Cost of living in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Larnaca (Cyprus)
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Food | - 55% | |||
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Food in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 lei (€4.90) | €15 | - 68% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (€3.69) | €7 | - 44% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (€2.00) | €3.62 | - 45% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.76 lei (€0.96) | €1.46 | - 35% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei (€1.72) | €3.34 | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.08 lei (€1.02) | €2.11 | - 52% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (€2.61) | €5.83 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.10 lei (€0.82) | €2.44 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.84 lei (€0.57) | €1.08 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.31 lei (€0.67) | €1.46 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (€5.10) | €7 | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (€1.28) | €2.45 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09 lei (€0.42) | €1.47 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,970 lei (€396) | €845 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,368 lei (€275) | €512 | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 509 lei (€102) | €152 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,129 lei (€227) | €490 | - 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 820 lei (€165) | €361 | - 54% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 292 lei (€59) | €95 | - 38% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 lei (€5.65) | €26 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,632 lei (€328) | €292 | + 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 322 lei (€65) | €87 | - 25% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 lei (€4.84) | €7 | - 33% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (€2.55) | €7 | - 61% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 lei (€22) | €70 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 154 lei (€31) | €38 | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 241 lei (€48) | €49 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 306 lei (€61) | €65 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 50% cheaper than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,528 lei (€14,785) | €14,577 | + 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (€1.10) | €1.36 | - 19% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 81 lei (€16) | €42 | - 62% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (€4.05) | €31 | - 87% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (€5.66) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (€5.83) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 99 lei (€20) | €42 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 lei (€2.49) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (€2.40) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.07) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.30 lei (€1.07) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (€1.80) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (€3.75) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 8% | |||
Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Larnaca (Cyprus) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57 lei (€11) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 39 lei (€8) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 93 lei (€19) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (€16) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (€3.10) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 lei (€1.29) | €2.89 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.11 lei (€1.03) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 lei (€322) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (€0.12) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 lei (€26) | €46 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (€3.53) | €4.84 | - 27% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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