Cost of living in Geneva (Switzerland) is 345% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 359% | |||
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| Food in Geneva (Switzerland) is 359% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Geneva | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | CHF 29 (143 lei) | 23 lei | + 527% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | CHF 16 (78 lei) | 18 lei | + 324% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | CHF 12 (58 lei) | 10 lei | + 478% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | CHF 1.67 (8 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | CHF 8 (37 lei) | 9 lei | + 330% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | CHF 3.66 (18 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | CHF 11 (53 lei) | 13 lei | + 306% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | CHF 3.95 (19 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 371% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | CHF 2.65 (13 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 355% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | CHF 2.01 (10 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | CHF 16 (79 lei) | 25 lei | + 213% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | CHF 2.61 (13 lei) | 5.74 lei | + 122% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | CHF 2.79 (14 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 551% | |
| Housing | + 727% | |||
| Housing in Geneva (Switzerland) is 727% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Geneva | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | CHF 3,991 (19,480 lei) | 1,678 lei | + 1061% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | CHF 3,124 (15,246 lei) | 1,325 lei | + 1051% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | CHF 160 (780 lei) | 509 lei | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | CHF 2,486 (12,134 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 975% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | CHF 1,680 (8,200 lei) | 820 lei | + 900% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | CHF 365 (1,782 lei) | 292 lei | + 510% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | CHF 50 (242 lei) | 28 lei | + 762% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | CHF 594 (2,901 lei) | 1,632 lei | + 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | CHF 116 (566 lei) | 322 lei | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | CHF 13 (63 lei) | 24 lei | + 163% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | CHF 25 (122 lei) | 13 lei | + 861% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Geneva (Switzerland) is 133% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Geneva | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | CHF 108 (526 lei) | 108 lei | + 385% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | CHF 54 (265 lei) | 154 lei | + 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | CHF 126 (617 lei) | 241 lei | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | CHF 189 (925 lei) | 306 lei | + 202% | |
| Transportation | + 215% | |||
| Transportation in Geneva (Switzerland) is 215% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Geneva | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | CHF 32,454 (158,396 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | CHF 1.97 (10 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | CHF 70 (342 lei) | 81 lei | + 324% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | CHF 35 (171 lei) | 20 lei | + 752% | |
| Personal Care | + 237% | |||
| Personal Care in Geneva (Switzerland) is 237% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Geneva | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | CHF 12 (57 lei) | 28 lei | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | CHF 29 (142 lei) | 29 lei | + 389% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | CHF 125 (610 lei) | 99 lei | + 518% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | CHF 9 (45 lei) | 12 lei | + 262% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | CHF 4.29 (21 lei) | 12 lei | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | CHF 4.96 (24 lei) | 15 lei | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | CHF 3.99 (19 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 267% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | CHF 3.99 (19 lei) | 9 lei | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | CHF 37 (182 lei) | 19 lei | + 875% | |
| Entertainment | + 261% | |||
| Entertainment in Geneva (Switzerland) is 261% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Geneva | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | CHF 88 (430 lei) | 57 lei | + 660% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | CHF 38 (187 lei) | 39 lei | + 386% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | CHF 119 (582 lei) | 93 lei | + 528% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | CHF 110 (538 lei) | 80 lei | + 571% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | CHF 24 (118 lei) | 15 lei | + 667% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | CHF 4.87 (24 lei) | 6 lei | + 269% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | CHF 8 (37 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 620% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | CHF 589 (2,872 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | CHF 0.16 (0.78 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | CHF 92 (450 lei) | 132 lei | + 242% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | CHF 9 (44 lei) | 18 lei | + 152% | |
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TOTAL | + 345% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 149 prices entered by 26 different people.
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For example, you would need at least 22,689 lei (CHF 4,649) in Geneva to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,100 lei in Târgu Mureş.
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