Cost of living in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 77% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland)
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Food | - 75% | |||
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Food in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 75% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Târgu Mureş | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 lei (CHF 5.28) | CHF 26 | - 80% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (CHF 4.05) | CHF 16 | - 75% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (CHF 2.14) | CHF 11 | - 81% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.22 lei (CHF 1.01) | CHF 1.80 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | 11 lei (CHF 2.15) | CHF 8 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.46 lei (CHF 1.06) | CHF 4.34 | - 76% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (CHF 2.46) | CHF 10 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.24 lei (CHF 0.82) | CHF 3.35 | - 75% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.93 lei (CHF 0.57) | CHF 2.06 | - 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (CHF 0.64) | CHF 2.09 | - 70% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (CHF 4.99) | CHF 12 | - 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (CHF 1.25) | CHF 3.12 | - 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.38 lei (CHF 0.46) | CHF 2.07 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 87% | |||
Housing in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 87% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Târgu Mureş | Zurich | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,899 lei (CHF 368) | CHF 3,923 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,450 lei (CHF 281) | CHF 2,853 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 517 lei (CHF 100) | CHF 284 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,307 lei (CHF 253) | CHF 2,276 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,007 lei (CHF 195) | CHF 1,572 | - 88% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 347 lei (CHF 67) | CHF 77 | - 12% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29 lei (CHF 5.62) | CHF 51 | - 89% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,745 lei (CHF 338) | CHF 357 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 329 lei (CHF 64) | CHF 80 | - 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 25 lei (CHF 4.84) | CHF 17 | - 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (CHF 3.47) | CHF 33 | - 89% | |
Clothes | - 66% | |||
Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 66% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 lei (CHF 21) | CHF 123 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 154 lei (CHF 30) | CHF 67 | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 241 lei (CHF 47) | CHF 120 | - 61% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 306 lei (CHF 59) | CHF 191 | - 69% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 70% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Târgu Mureş | Zurich | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,528 lei (CHF 14,245) | CHF 37,879 | - 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (CHF 1.06) | CHF 1.82 | - 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 81 lei (CHF 16) | CHF 86 | - 82% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CHF 46 | - | |
Personal Care | - 73% | |||
Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 73% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (CHF 5.46) | CHF 15 | - 64% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (CHF 5.62) | CHF 24 | - 76% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 99 lei (CHF 19) | CHF 135 | - 86% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 lei (CHF 2.40) | CHF 7 | - 67% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (CHF 2.32) | CHF 4.58 | - 49% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (CHF 2.96) | CHF 5.61 | - 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.30 lei (CHF 1.03) | CHF 3.17 | - 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (CHF 1.73) | CHF 3.16 | - 45% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (CHF 3.62) | CHF 55 | - 93% | |
Entertainment | - 76% | |||
Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 76% cheaper than in Zurich (Switzerland) | ||||
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Târgu Mureş | Zurich | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57 lei (CHF 11) | CHF 61 | - 82% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 39 lei (CHF 7) | CHF 35 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 93 lei (CHF 18) | CHF 160 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (CHF 16) | CHF 137 | - 89% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (CHF 2.99) | CHF 17 | - 82% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 lei (CHF 1.25) | CHF 5.72 | - 78% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.11 lei (CHF 0.99) | CHF 7 | - 87% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 lei (CHF 310) | CHF 516 | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (CHF 0.12) | CHF 0.41 | - 71% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 lei (CHF 25) | CHF 90 | - 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (CHF 3.41) | CHF 9 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 77% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 381 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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