Cost of living in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 225% | |||
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| Food in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 225% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Indianapolis, Indiana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (78 lei) | 24 lei | + 220% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (40 lei) | 18 lei | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.92 (28 lei) | 10 lei | + 177% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.09 (5.06 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.23 (20 lei) | 9 lei | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.96 (18 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 263% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $12 (55 lei) | 13 lei | + 322% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.85 (23 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 451% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.69 (8 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 177% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $8 (35 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 960% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (70 lei) | 25 lei | + 176% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.37 (11 lei) | 6 lei | + 73% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (10 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 359% | |
| Housing | + 341% | |||
| Housing in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 341% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Indianapolis, Indiana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,962 (9,127 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,260 (5,862 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 328% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (900 lei) | 509 lei | + 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,317 (6,126 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 443% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,013 (4,714 lei) | 820 lei | + 475% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $79 (368 lei) | 292 lei | + 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $41 (191 lei) | 28 lei | + 581% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $316 (1,471 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $124 (575 lei) | 322 lei | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (63 lei) | 24 lei | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (131 lei) | 13 lei | + 931% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Indianapolis, Indiana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (233 lei) | 108 lei | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $41 (189 lei) | 154 lei | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (374 lei) | 241 lei | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (441 lei) | 306 lei | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 115% | |||
| Transportation in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Indianapolis, Indiana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,400 (104,207 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (4.92 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $57 (263 lei) | 81 lei | + 227% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (84 lei) | 20 lei | + 316% | |
| Personal Care | + 170% | |||
| Personal Care in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 170% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Indianapolis, Indiana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (37 lei) | 28 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (103 lei) | 29 lei | + 256% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $104 (484 lei) | 99 lei | + 390% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (34 lei) | 12 lei | + 176% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.86 (23 lei) | 12 lei | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.80 (22 lei) | 15 lei | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.74 (22 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 316% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.42 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (95 lei) | 19 lei | + 411% | |
| Entertainment | + 185% | |||
| Entertainment in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) is 185% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Indianapolis, Indiana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (213 lei) | 57 lei | + 277% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (128 lei) | 39 lei | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $111 (514 lei) | 93 lei | + 455% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $84 (391 lei) | 80 lei | + 387% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (51 lei) | 15 lei | + 228% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.66 (26 lei) | 6 lei | + 310% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (27 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 435% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $365 (1,698 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.38 (1.79 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 191% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (222 lei) | 132 lei | + 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (40 lei) | 18 lei | + 127% | |
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TOTAL | + 188% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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