Cost of living in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 71% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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Food | + 61% | |||
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Food in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 61% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Bratislava | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (54 lei) | 27 lei | + 98% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (36 lei) | 21 lei | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.45 (17 lei) | 11 lei | + 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.00 (4.97 lei) | 5.22 lei | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | €2.70 (13 lei) | 11 lei | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.85 (14 lei) | 5.46 lei | + 160% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.03 (25 lei) | 13 lei | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.45 (7 lei) | 4.24 lei | + 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.99 (4.92 lei) | 2.93 lei | + 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.00 (4.95 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (32 lei) | 26 lei | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.73 (9 lei) | 6 lei | + 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.53 (2.61 lei) | 2.38 lei | + 10% | |
Housing | + 128% | |||
Housing in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 128% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,039 (5,166 lei) | 1,899 lei | + 172% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €742 (3,688 lei) | 1,450 lei | + 154% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €160 (794 lei) | 517 lei | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €739 (3,676 lei) | 1,307 lei | + 181% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €519 (2,580 lei) | 1,007 lei | + 156% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €97 (482 lei) | 347 lei | + 39% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €11 (54 lei) | 29 lei | + 88% | |
40” flat screen tv | €320 (1,591 lei) | 1,745 lei | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €77 (385 lei) | 329 lei | + 17% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €12 (58 lei) | 25 lei | + 134% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (44 lei) | 18 lei | + 146% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 52% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €70 (350 lei) | 108 lei | + 223% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (166 lei) | 154 lei | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €84 (417 lei) | 241 lei | + 74% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €87 (433 lei) | 306 lei | + 42% | |
Transportation | + 62% | |||
Transportation in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 62% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,179 (95,350 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (8 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (168 lei) | 81 lei | + 109% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €10 (51 lei) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 32% | |||
Personal Care in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 32% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Bratislava | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (32 lei) | 28 lei | + 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €5.67 (28 lei) | 29 lei | - 3% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €32 (159 lei) | 99 lei | + 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.39 (17 lei) | 12 lei | + 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.04 (15 lei) | 12 lei | + 26% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.20 (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.34 (7 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 26% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.05 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (79 lei) | 19 lei | + 323% | |
Entertainment | + 60% | |||
Entertainment in Bratislava (Slovakia) is 60% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Bratislava | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €25 (125 lei) | 57 lei | + 121% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €19 (93 lei) | 39 lei | + 141% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €85 (421 lei) | 93 lei | + 355% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (236 lei) | 80 lei | + 194% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (33 lei) | 15 lei | + 112% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.38 (12 lei) | 6 lei | + 84% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.99 (10 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 93% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €435 (2,160 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 35% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (0.48 lei) | 0.61 lei | - 22% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (165 lei) | 132 lei | + 25% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.68 (23 lei) | 18 lei | + 32% | |
TOTAL | + 71% |
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 144 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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