Cost of living in Braga (Portugal) is 76% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Braga (Portugal) is 52% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Braga | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €8 (40 lei) | 24 lei | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (33 lei) | 18 lei | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.04 (15 lei) | 10 lei | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.83 (4.08 lei) | 4.76 lei | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.87 (14 lei) | 9 lei | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.40 (7 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €3.84 (19 lei) | 13 lei | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.46 (7 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.81 (4.00 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.94 (4.62 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €4.88 (24 lei) | 25 lei | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.96 (10 lei) | 6 lei | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.69 (3.41 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 63% | |
| Housing | + 123% | |||
| Housing in Braga (Portugal) is 123% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Braga | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €749 (3,691 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €594 (2,930 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 114% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €111 (547 lei) | 509 lei | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €597 (2,943 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 161% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €517 (2,547 lei) | 820 lei | + 211% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €94 (464 lei) | 292 lei | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (134 lei) | 28 lei | + 377% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (1,695 lei) | 1,632 lei | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €136 (671 lei) | 322 lei | + 108% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (35 lei) | 24 lei | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €7 (35 lei) | 13 lei | + 178% | |
| Clothes | + 16% | |||
| Clothes in Braga (Portugal) is 16% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Braga | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €49 (240 lei) | 108 lei | + 122% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (146 lei) | 154 lei | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €60 (294 lei) | 241 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €79 (389 lei) | 306 lei | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 88% | |||
| Transportation in Braga (Portugal) is 88% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Braga | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €30,383 (149,782 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (9 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (138 lei) | 81 lei | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (75 lei) | 20 lei | + 272% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Braga (Portugal) is 43% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Braga | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.79 (19 lei) | 28 lei | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.14 (25 lei) | 29 lei | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €65 (321 lei) | 99 lei | + 225% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.74 (18 lei) | 12 lei | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.54 (17 lei) | 12 lei | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.41 (17 lei) | 15 lei | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.22 (6 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (55 lei) | 19 lei | + 193% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Braga (Portugal) is 74% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Braga | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (125 lei) | 57 lei | + 121% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €12 (58 lei) | 39 lei | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €25 (126 lei) | 93 lei | + 35% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €34 (165 lei) | 80 lei | + 106% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €5.71 (28 lei) | 15 lei | + 82% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.08 (10 lei) | 6 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.86 (9 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €518 (2,555 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.27 (1.31 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 114% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €31 (153 lei) | 132 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.11 (25 lei) | 18 lei | + 43% | |
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TOTAL | + 76% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 159 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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