Cost of living in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 118% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 59% | |||
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| Food in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 59% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dinar 2.839 (43 lei) | 24 lei | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dinar 2.251 (34 lei) | 18 lei | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dinar 0.833 (13 lei) | 10 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dinar 0.504 (8 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Dinar 1.199 (18 lei) | 9 lei | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dinar 0.475 (7 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dinar 1.080 (16 lei) | 13 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dinar 0.726 (11 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dinar 0.508 (8 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 169% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 3.31 lei | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 25 lei | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Dinar 0.489 (7 lei) | 6 lei | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dinar 0.247 (3.72 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 78% | |
| Housing | + 284% | |||
| Housing in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 284% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dinar 623 (9,390 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 377% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dinar 416 (6,272 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 358% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dinar 28 (418 lei) | 509 lei | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dinar 341 (5,130 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 354% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dinar 312 (4,699 lei) | 820 lei | + 473% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dinar 43 (644 lei) | 292 lei | + 120% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dinar 9 (138 lei) | 28 lei | + 393% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Dinar 72 (1,082 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (476 lei) | 322 lei | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dinar 2.769 (42 lei) | 24 lei | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dinar 3.541 (53 lei) | 13 lei | + 320% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 76% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dinar 16 (240 lei) | 108 lei | + 121% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dinar 17 (252 lei) | 154 lei | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 32 (480 lei) | 241 lei | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dinar 36 (540 lei) | 306 lei | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 81% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dinar 5,958 (89,753 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dinar 0.108 (1.63 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Dinar 14 (214 lei) | 81 lei | + 166% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Dinar 9 (137 lei) | 20 lei | + 581% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 122% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dinar 1.549 (23 lei) | 28 lei | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dinar 8 (123 lei) | 29 lei | + 323% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dinar 22 (325 lei) | 99 lei | + 229% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dinar 1.839 (28 lei) | 12 lei | + 124% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dinar 1.203 (18 lei) | 12 lei | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dinar 1.323 (20 lei) | 15 lei | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Dinar 0.774 (12 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 120% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Dinar 1.328 (20 lei) | 9 lei | + 124% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dinar 4.720 (71 lei) | 19 lei | + 281% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Kuwait City (Kuwait) is 100% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Kuwait City | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dinar 12 (181 lei) | 57 lei | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Dinar 8 (117 lei) | 39 lei | + 204% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dinar 22 (333 lei) | 93 lei | + 259% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dinar 22 (325 lei) | 80 lei | + 305% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 15 lei | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dinar 1.711 (26 lei) | 6 lei | + 301% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 5.11 lei | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dinar 133 (2,007 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dinar 0.041 (0.62 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Dinar 22 (339 lei) | 132 lei | + 157% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dinar 0.992 (15 lei) | 18 lei | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | + 118% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 321 prices entered by 102 different people.
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