Cost of living in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 87% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 115% | |||
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| Food in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 115% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,400 (76 lei) | 24 lei | + 211% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,967 (44 lei) | 18 lei | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $654 (15 lei) | 10 lei | + 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $257 (5.74 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $613 (14 lei) | 9 lei | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $380 (8 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $946 (21 lei) | 13 lei | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $614 (14 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 234% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $295 (7 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 132% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $376 (8 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 153% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,383 (31 lei) | 25 lei | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $505 (11 lei) | 6 lei | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $196 (4.36 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 109% | |||
| Housing in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 109% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $189,192 (4,219 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 114% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $123,314 (2,750 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $11,452 (255 lei) | 509 lei | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $157,542 (3,513 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $86,736 (1,934 lei) | 820 lei | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $15,495 (346 lei) | 292 lei | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $3,916 (87 lei) | 28 lei | + 211% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $98,594 (2,199 lei) | 1,632 lei | + 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $38,204 (852 lei) | 322 lei | + 164% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,836 (41 lei) | 24 lei | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $919 (20 lei) | 13 lei | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 139% | |||
| Clothes in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 139% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $23,837 (532 lei) | 108 lei | + 391% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $12,167 (271 lei) | 154 lei | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $34,890 (778 lei) | 241 lei | + 223% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $35,277 (787 lei) | 306 lei | + 157% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 18% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $6,114,050 (136,343 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $228 (5.08 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $2,501 (56 lei) | 81 lei | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ARS $1,820 (41 lei) | 20 lei | + 102% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 8% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $848 (19 lei) | 28 lei | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,512 (34 lei) | 29 lei | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,923 (65 lei) | 99 lei | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $854 (19 lei) | 12 lei | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $462 (10 lei) | 12 lei | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $710 (16 lei) | 15 lei | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $537 (12 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $413 (9 lei) | 9 lei | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,860 (41 lei) | 19 lei | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 162% | |||
| Entertainment in Buenos Aires (Argentina) is 162% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Buenos Aires | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $5,807 (129 lei) | 57 lei | + 129% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $2,583 (58 lei) | 39 lei | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $9,728 (217 lei) | 93 lei | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $7,268 (162 lei) | 80 lei | + 102% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,992 (44 lei) | 15 lei | + 188% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $792 (18 lei) | 6 lei | + 175% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $823 (18 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 259% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $432,030 (9,634 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 502% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $57 (1.28 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 108% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $8,931 (199 lei) | 132 lei | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $763 (17 lei) | 18 lei | - 3% | |
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TOTAL | + 87% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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