Cost of living in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in Oxford (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 56% | |||
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| Food in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Oxford (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 24 lei (£4.22) | £12 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (£3.18) | £5.67 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (£1.72) | £4.21 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.76 lei (£0.82) | £0.88 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (£1.48) | £2.61 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.08 lei (£0.88) | £1.90 | - 54% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (£2.24) | £4.00 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.10 lei (£0.71) | £2.00 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.84 lei (£0.49) | £1.13 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.31 lei (£0.57) | £1.85 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (£4.40) | £8 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (£1.10) | £1.61 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09 lei (£0.36) | £0.94 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 78% | |||
| Housing in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 78% cheaper than in Oxford (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,970 lei (£341) | £1,620 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,368 lei (£237) | £1,173 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 509 lei (£88) | £125 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,129 lei (£196) | £1,168 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 820 lei (£142) | £1,415 | - 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 292 lei (£51) | £72 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28 lei (£4.86) | £22 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,632 lei (£283) | £376 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 322 lei (£56) | £59 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 lei (£4.17) | £7 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (£2.20) | £13 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Oxford (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 108 lei (£19) | £68 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 154 lei (£27) | £33 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 241 lei (£42) | £63 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 306 lei (£53) | £77 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 66% cheaper than in Oxford (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,528 lei (£12,737) | £21,931 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (£0.95) | £1.48 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81 lei (£14) | £62 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (£3.49) | £18 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Oxford (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (£4.88) | £3.31 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (£5.02) | £8 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 99 lei (£17) | £103 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 12 lei (£2.14) | £4.10 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (£2.07) | £1.62 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (£2.64) | £2.80 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.30 lei (£0.92) | £2.06 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (£1.55) | £1.82 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (£3.23) | £15 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Târgu Mureş (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Oxford (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57 lei (£10) | £37 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 lei (£7) | £22 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 93 lei (£16) | £87 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 80 lei (£14) | £56 | - 75% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (£2.67) | £8 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 6 lei (£1.11) | £2.78 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.11 lei (£0.88) | £4.49 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,600 lei (£277) | £420 | - 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.61 lei (£0.11) | £0.16 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 132 lei (£23) | £40 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (£3.04) | £11 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 65% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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