Cost of living in Ankara (Turkey) is 24% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 42% | |||
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| Food in Ankara (Turkey) is 42% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Ankara | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 240TL (57 lei) | 23 lei | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 78TL (19 lei) | 18 lei | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 51TL (12 lei) | 10 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 23TL (5.37 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 34TL (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26TL (6 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56TL (13 lei) | 13 lei | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16TL (3.75 lei) | 4.10 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12TL (2.95 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 28TL (7 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 101% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 185TL (44 lei) | 25 lei | + 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 20TL (4.80 lei) | 5.74 lei | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.43TL (1.29 lei) | 2.09 lei | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Ankara (Turkey) is 23% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Ankara | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,944TL (2,368 lei) | 1,678 lei | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,285TL (1,735 lei) | 1,325 lei | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,048TL (249 lei) | 509 lei | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,342TL (1,986 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,786TL (1,140 lei) | 820 lei | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,186TL (282 lei) | 292 lei | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125TL (30 lei) | 28 lei | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,588TL (1,569 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,616TL (385 lei) | 322 lei | + 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 79TL (19 lei) | 24 lei | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71TL (17 lei) | 13 lei | + 33% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Ankara (Turkey) is 30% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Ankara | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,105TL (263 lei) | 108 lei | + 143% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 624TL (149 lei) | 154 lei | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,648TL (392 lei) | 241 lei | + 63% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,215TL (527 lei) | 306 lei | + 72% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Ankara (Turkey) is 9% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Ankara | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 563,008TL (134,069 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20TL (4.67 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 230TL (55 lei) | 81 lei | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 48TL (11 lei) | 20 lei | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Ankara (Turkey) is 8% cheaper than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Ankara | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26TL (6 lei) | 28 lei | - 78% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 50TL (12 lei) | 29 lei | - 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 989TL (236 lei) | 99 lei | + 139% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 56TL (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 55TL (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 34TL (8 lei) | 15 lei | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 19TL (4.51 lei) | 5.30 lei | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30TL (7 lei) | 9 lei | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 106TL (25 lei) | 19 lei | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Ankara (Turkey) is 40% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Ankara | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 485TL (116 lei) | 57 lei | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 132TL (31 lei) | 39 lei | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 949TL (226 lei) | 93 lei | + 144% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 752TL (179 lei) | 80 lei | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 130TL (31 lei) | 15 lei | + 101% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30TL (7 lei) | 6 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 59TL (14 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 176% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,162TL (3,372 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 111% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.73TL (0.17 lei) | 0.61 lei | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 713TL (170 lei) | 132 lei | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 35TL (8 lei) | 18 lei | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 489 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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