Cost of living in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 58% cheaper than in Hasselt (Belgium)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 59% cheaper than in Hasselt (Belgium) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Hasselt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 lei (€4.93) | €18 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (€3.71) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (€2.01) | €5.02 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.76 lei (€0.96) | €1.06 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (€1.73) | €2.92 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.08 lei (€1.03) | €2.07 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (€2.62) | €7 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.10 lei (€0.83) | €2.65 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.84 lei (€0.57) | €1.89 | - 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.31 lei (€0.67) | €0.98 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (€5.13) | €7 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (€1.29) | €1.94 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09 lei (€0.42) | €1.31 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 63% cheaper than in Hasselt (Belgium) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Hasselt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,970 lei (€398) | €892 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,368 lei (€277) | €761 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 509 lei (€103) | €135 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,129 lei (€228) | €744 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 820 lei (€166) | €505 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 292 lei (€59) | €166 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 lei (€5.68) | €32 | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,632 lei (€330) | €268 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 322 lei (€65) | €95 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 lei (€4.87) | €10 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (€2.57) | €12 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Hasselt (Belgium) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Hasselt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 lei (€22) | €91 | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 154 lei (€31) | €36 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 241 lei (€49) | €77 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 306 lei (€62) | €121 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Hasselt (Belgium) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Hasselt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,528 lei (€14,869) | €24,729 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (€1.11) | €1.55 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81 lei (€16) | €60 | - 73% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (€4.07) | €21 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Hasselt (Belgium) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Hasselt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (€5.70) | €7 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (€5.86) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 99 lei (€20) | €25 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 lei (€2.50) | €5.44 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (€2.42) | €2.89 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.09) | €4.87 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.30 lei (€1.07) | €2.13 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (€1.81) | €2.44 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (€3.78) | €22 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 58% cheaper than in Hasselt (Belgium) | ||||
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| Târgu Mureş | Hasselt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57 lei (€11) | €44 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 lei (€8) | €20 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 93 lei (€19) | €41 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (€16) | €78 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (€3.12) | €8 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 lei (€1.30) | €3.07 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.11 lei (€1.03) | €3.49 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 lei (€323) | €477 | - 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (€0.12) | €0.27 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 lei (€27) | €30 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (€3.55) | €7 | - 48% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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