Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 230% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 201% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 201% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (83 lei) | 24 lei | + 239% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (41 lei) | 18 lei | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (30 lei) | 10 lei | + 200% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (4.58 lei) | 4.76 lei | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.20 (19 lei) | 9 lei | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (18 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (32 lei) | 13 lei | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (17 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.13 (10 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 244% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.38 (15 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 367% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (76 lei) | 25 lei | + 198% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.35 (11 lei) | 6 lei | + 69% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.36 (11 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 417% | |
| Housing | + 452% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 452% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,462 (11,278 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 472% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,731 (7,929 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 480% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $247 (1,133 lei) | 509 lei | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,907 (8,735 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 674% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,179 (5,401 lei) | 820 lei | + 559% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $138 (633 lei) | 292 lei | + 117% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 (260 lei) | 28 lei | + 826% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $252 (1,153 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $116 (532 lei) | 322 lei | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (63 lei) | 24 lei | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (131 lei) | 13 lei | + 933% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 44% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (272 lei) | 108 lei | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (180 lei) | 154 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $107 (491 lei) | 241 lei | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (417 lei) | 306 lei | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 158% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,782 (118,107 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.29 (5.93 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (344 lei) | 81 lei | + 327% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (65 lei) | 20 lei | + 222% | |
| Personal Care | + 153% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (43 lei) | 28 lei | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (65 lei) | 29 lei | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $102 (468 lei) | 99 lei | + 374% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (35 lei) | 12 lei | + 180% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (20 lei) | 12 lei | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.73 (26 lei) | 15 lei | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.91 (23 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 324% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (9 lei) | 9 lei | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $33 (150 lei) | 19 lei | + 701% | |
| Entertainment | + 260% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 260% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (229 lei) | 57 lei | + 304% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (127 lei) | 39 lei | + 229% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $188 (860 lei) | 93 lei | + 828% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (459 lei) | 80 lei | + 472% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (70 lei) | 15 lei | + 354% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (24 lei) | 6 lei | + 279% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (28 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 448% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $501 (2,296 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.52 (2.37 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 286% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $87 (399 lei) | 132 lei | + 203% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $16 (75 lei) | 18 lei | + 326% | |
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TOTAL | + 230% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 262 prices entered by 76 different people.
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