Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 302% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 135% | |||
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| Food in London (United Kingdom) is 135% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| London | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (80 lei) | 24 lei | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (37 lei) | 18 lei | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.37 (19 lei) | 10 lei | + 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £0.93 (5.22 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.55 (20 lei) | 9 lei | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.08 (12 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.23 (24 lei) | 13 lei | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.92 (11 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.84 (4.70 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.86 (10 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 214% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £9 (48 lei) | 25 lei | + 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.08 (12 lei) | 6 lei | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.98 (5.50 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 163% | |
| Housing | + 538% | |||
| Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 538% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,968 (16,604 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 743% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,986 (11,112 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 712% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £210 (1,175 lei) | 509 lei | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,775 (9,929 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 780% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,324 (7,405 lei) | 820 lei | + 803% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £145 (809 lei) | 292 lei | + 177% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £26 (148 lei) | 28 lei | + 426% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £282 (1,577 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £74 (416 lei) | 322 lei | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £7 (38 lei) | 24 lei | + 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £14 (79 lei) | 13 lei | + 521% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 65% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £66 (367 lei) | 108 lei | + 239% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £36 (201 lei) | 154 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £80 (450 lei) | 241 lei | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £91 (510 lei) | 306 lei | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 430% | |||
| Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 430% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £22,979 (128,561 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.68 (9 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £151 (845 lei) | 81 lei | + 949% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £20 (109 lei) | 20 lei | + 443% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 107% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.07 (23 lei) | 28 lei | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (59 lei) | 29 lei | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £109 (613 lei) | 99 lei | + 520% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £2.82 (16 lei) | 12 lei | + 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.59 (9 lei) | 12 lei | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.42 (25 lei) | 15 lei | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.13 (12 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.72 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £19 (109 lei) | 19 lei | + 483% | |
| Entertainment | + 206% | |||
| Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 206% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| London | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £43 (239 lei) | 57 lei | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £25 (142 lei) | 39 lei | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £195 (1,088 lei) | 93 lei | + 1074% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £74 (415 lei) | 80 lei | + 417% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £12 (69 lei) | 15 lei | + 349% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.53 (20 lei) | 6 lei | + 207% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.98 (33 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 555% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £632 (3,538 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 121% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (0.61 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £52 (293 lei) | 132 lei | + 122% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (76 lei) | 18 lei | + 333% | |
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TOTAL | + 302% | ||
These prices were last updated on April 01, 2023.
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