Cost of living in Dubai, United Arab Emirates vs Târgu Mureş, Romania
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Food | + 145% | |||
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Food in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 145% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 58 (64 lei) | 21 lei | + 202% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 28 (31 lei) | 18 lei | + 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 22 (24 lei) | 10 lei | + 138% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 8 (9 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 16 (18 lei) | 8 lei | + 110% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 7 (8 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 29 (31 lei) | 13 lei | + 143% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 10 (10 lei) | 3.86 lei | + 171% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 5.21 (5.73 lei) | 2.85 lei | + 101% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 12 (13 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 278% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 109 (120 lei) | 25 lei | + 373% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 8 (8 lei) | 5.68 lei | + 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.63 (5.08 lei) | 2.07 lei | + 146% | |
Housing | + 315% | |||
Housing in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 315% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 7,317 (8,040 lei) | 1,530 lei | + 425% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 4,663 (5,124 lei) | 1,218 lei | + 321% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 685 (752 lei) | 489 lei | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,137 (5,645 lei) | 1,063 lei | + 431% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 3,194 (3,509 lei) | 751 lei | + 368% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 358 (393 lei) | 277 lei | + 42% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 261 (287 lei) | 28 lei | + 922% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 979 (1,076 lei) | 1,671 lei | - 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 394 (433 lei) | 312 lei | + 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 37 (41 lei) | 24 lei | + 71% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 32 (35 lei) | 12 lei | + 181% | |
Clothes | + 60% | |||
Clothes in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 60% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 212 (233 lei) | 101 lei | + 130% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 205 (225 lei) | 149 lei | + 51% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 328 (361 lei) | 233 lei | + 55% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 397 (436 lei) | 311 lei | + 40% | |
Transportation | + 96% | |||
Transportation in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 96% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 91,289 (100,313 lei) | 70,222 lei | + 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 2.08 (2.28 lei) | 5.41 lei | - 58% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 262 (288 lei) | 81 lei | + 257% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dirham 60 (65 lei) | 20 lei | + 229% | |
Personal Care | + 99% | |||
Personal Care in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 99% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 21 (24 lei) | 26 lei | - 11% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 51 (56 lei) | 33 lei | + 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 266 (293 lei) | 92 lei | + 220% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 23 (25 lei) | 11 lei | + 125% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 18 (19 lei) | 11 lei | + 74% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 21 (23 lei) | 15 lei | + 54% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (13 lei) | 5.29 lei | + 147% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 13 (14 lei) | 8 lei | + 68% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 81 (89 lei) | 16 lei | + 445% | |
Entertainment | + 184% | |||
Entertainment in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 184% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 187 (206 lei) | 56 lei | + 268% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 82 (91 lei) | 38 lei | + 138% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 444 (488 lei) | 100 lei | + 388% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 380 (418 lei) | 78 lei | + 434% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 73 (80 lei) | 16 lei | + 414% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 24 (26 lei) | 6 lei | + 317% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 55 (60 lei) | 5.00 lei | + 1104% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,778 (1,954 lei) | 1,607 lei | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.71 (0.78 lei) | 0.65 lei | + 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 358 (394 lei) | 130 lei | + 202% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 18 (20 lei) | 17 lei | + 15% | |
TOTAL | + 162% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) is 162% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
For example, you would need at least 11,812 lei (Dirham 10,749) in Dubai to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,500 lei in Târgu Mureş.
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