Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 230% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 232% | |||
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| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 232% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (105 lei) | 24 lei | + 332% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (49 lei) | 18 lei | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (28 lei) | 10 lei | + 184% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.07 (4.96 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.35 (25 lei) | 9 lei | + 190% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.99 (14 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (41 lei) | 13 lei | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.40 (20 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 398% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.64 (12 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 332% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (13 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 294% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (84 lei) | 25 lei | + 232% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.78 (13 lei) | 6 lei | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.47 (11 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 447% | |
| Housing | + 552% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 552% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,039 (14,097 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 616% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,968 (9,129 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 567% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $198 (919 lei) | 509 lei | + 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,123 (9,848 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 773% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,478 (6,857 lei) | 820 lei | + 737% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $143 (665 lei) | 292 lei | + 128% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $54 (250 lei) | 28 lei | + 790% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $241 (1,116 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $178 (828 lei) | 322 lei | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (54 lei) | 24 lei | + 125% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $42 (195 lei) | 13 lei | + 1439% | |
| Clothes | + 73% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (291 lei) | 108 lei | + 169% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $49 (228 lei) | 154 lei | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (450 lei) | 241 lei | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $133 (619 lei) | 306 lei | + 102% | |
| Transportation | + 125% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,223 (135,571 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.81 (3.77 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $48 (223 lei) | 81 lei | + 177% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $42 (194 lei) | 20 lei | + 865% | |
| Personal Care | + 165% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 165% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.63 (21 lei) | 28 lei | - 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (124 lei) | 29 lei | + 326% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $129 (598 lei) | 99 lei | + 506% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (30 lei) | 12 lei | + 141% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.64 (17 lei) | 12 lei | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.25 (24 lei) | 15 lei | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.53 (16 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 209% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.27 (5.91 lei) | 9 lei | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (105 lei) | 19 lei | + 460% | |
| Entertainment | + 166% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 166% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (277 lei) | 57 lei | + 389% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (124 lei) | 39 lei | + 220% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $196 (908 lei) | 93 lei | + 879% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (391 lei) | 80 lei | + 388% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (61 lei) | 15 lei | + 293% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.25 (24 lei) | 6 lei | + 279% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (29 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 459% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $453 (2,102 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (0.70 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (222 lei) | 132 lei | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (38 lei) | 18 lei | + 117% | |
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TOTAL | + 230% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 502 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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