Cost of living in Cork (Ireland) is 199% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 157% | |||
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| Food in Cork (Ireland) is 157% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cork | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (80 lei) | 27 lei | + 194% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (52 lei) | 21 lei | + 149% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (30 lei) | 11 lei | + 174% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.20 (5.98 lei) | 5.22 lei | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.10 (20 lei) | 11 lei | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.57 (13 lei) | 5.46 lei | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (32 lei) | 13 lei | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.41 (12 lei) | 4.24 lei | + 183% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.54 (8 lei) | 2.93 lei | + 161% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.95 (15 lei) | 3.29 lei | + 345% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €13 (67 lei) | 26 lei | + 159% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €3.13 (16 lei) | 6 lei | + 146% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.21 (6 lei) | 2.38 lei | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 380% | |||
| Housing in Cork (Ireland) is 380% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cork | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,131 (10,606 lei) | 1,899 lei | + 458% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,463 (7,282 lei) | 1,450 lei | + 402% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €241 (1,199 lei) | 517 lei | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,688 (8,402 lei) | 1,307 lei | + 543% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,231 (6,129 lei) | 1,007 lei | + 508% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €149 (742 lei) | 347 lei | + 114% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €50 (249 lei) | 29 lei | + 758% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €444 (2,208 lei) | 1,745 lei | + 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €115 (574 lei) | 329 lei | + 74% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (35 lei) | 25 lei | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (71 lei) | 18 lei | + 295% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Cork (Ireland) is 69% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cork | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €84 (418 lei) | 108 lei | + 286% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (177 lei) | 154 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €95 (473 lei) | 241 lei | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €97 (481 lei) | 306 lei | + 57% | |
| Transportation | + 181% | |||
| Transportation in Cork (Ireland) is 181% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cork | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €32,966 (164,077 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (9 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €73 (364 lei) | 81 lei | + 351% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (94 lei) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Cork (Ireland) is 83% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cork | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.14 (26 lei) | 28 lei | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (79 lei) | 29 lei | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €58 (289 lei) | 99 lei | + 192% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (21 lei) | 12 lei | + 74% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.02 (15 lei) | 12 lei | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.96 (20 lei) | 15 lei | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.67 (8 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.10 (15 lei) | 9 lei | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (83 lei) | 19 lei | + 345% | |
| Entertainment | + 171% | |||
| Entertainment in Cork (Ireland) is 171% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cork | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €39 (192 lei) | 57 lei | + 239% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (116 lei) | 39 lei | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (445 lei) | 93 lei | + 380% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €63 (316 lei) | 80 lei | + 293% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (61 lei) | 15 lei | + 292% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.60 (18 lei) | 6 lei | + 179% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (31 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 516% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €437 (2,177 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 36% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.25 (1.26 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (269 lei) | 132 lei | + 105% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €14 (71 lei) | 18 lei | + 305% | |
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TOTAL | + 199% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 96 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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