Cost of living in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 321% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 253% | |||
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| Food in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 253% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (107 lei) | 24 lei | + 338% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (49 lei) | 18 lei | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $6 (28 lei) | 10 lei | + 185% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (5.45 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.90 (27 lei) | 9 lei | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.26 (20 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 290% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (34 lei) | 13 lei | + 159% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.80 (22 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 443% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.97 (9 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 222% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.26 (24 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 636% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 (86 lei) | 25 lei | + 241% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.06 (14 lei) | 6 lei | + 123% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.78 (8 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 294% | |
| Housing | + 653% | |||
| Housing in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 653% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,937 (18,254 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 827% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,890 (13,401 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 879% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $173 (804 lei) | 509 lei | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,492 (11,555 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 924% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,869 (8,665 lei) | 820 lei | + 957% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $122 (566 lei) | 292 lei | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $60 (276 lei) | 28 lei | + 882% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $284 (1,315 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $118 (549 lei) | 322 lei | + 70% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (59 lei) | 24 lei | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (106 lei) | 13 lei | + 732% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 70% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (292 lei) | 108 lei | + 170% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $46 (213 lei) | 154 lei | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $108 (499 lei) | 241 lei | + 108% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $138 (641 lei) | 306 lei | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 270% | |||
| Transportation in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 270% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $25,731 (119,309 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.42 (7 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $118 (549 lei) | 81 lei | + 581% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (75 lei) | 20 lei | + 274% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 206% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (41 lei) | 28 lei | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $16 (72 lei) | 29 lei | + 148% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 (613 lei) | 99 lei | + 521% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (42 lei) | 12 lei | + 235% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $6 (28 lei) | 12 lei | + 133% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (33 lei) | 15 lei | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.74 (22 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 314% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.13 (10 lei) | 9 lei | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $38 (177 lei) | 19 lei | + 847% | |
| Entertainment | + 297% | |||
| Entertainment in Los Angeles, California (United States) is 297% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Los Angeles, California | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $61 (285 lei) | 57 lei | + 403% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 (154 lei) | 39 lei | + 298% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $140 (651 lei) | 93 lei | + 603% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $127 (590 lei) | 80 lei | + 635% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (80 lei) | 15 lei | + 421% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.64 (26 lei) | 6 lei | + 307% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (38 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 646% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $527 (2,442 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.56 (2.59 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 321% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $69 (318 lei) | 132 lei | + 142% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (53 lei) | 18 lei | + 199% | |
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TOTAL | + 321% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 551 prices entered by 105 different people.
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