Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 152% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 168% | |||
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| Food in Lyon (France) is 168% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €17 (82 lei) | 23 lei | + 262% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (49 lei) | 18 lei | + 164% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.59 (27 lei) | 10 lei | + 172% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.16 (5.65 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.05 (20 lei) | 9 lei | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €3.13 (15 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (33 lei) | 13 lei | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.30 (11 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 173% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (8 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.57 (12 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 276% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (39 lei) | 25 lei | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.01 (10 lei) | 5.74 lei | + 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.01 (4.91 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 135% | |
| Housing | + 214% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 214% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,476 (7,163 lei) | 1,678 lei | + 327% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,145 (5,558 lei) | 1,325 lei | + 320% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €105 (510 lei) | 509 lei | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €798 (3,872 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €622 (3,017 lei) | 820 lei | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €75 (362 lei) | 292 lei | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (103 lei) | 28 lei | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €441 (2,141 lei) | 1,632 lei | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €133 (643 lei) | 322 lei | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (38 lei) | 24 lei | + 57% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (69 lei) | 13 lei | + 442% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 55% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €88 (428 lei) | 108 lei | + 295% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (159 lei) | 154 lei | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (477 lei) | 241 lei | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €105 (510 lei) | 306 lei | + 67% | |
| Transportation | + 161% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 161% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,099 (126,658 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (8 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €65 (316 lei) | 81 lei | + 293% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (82 lei) | 20 lei | + 307% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 59% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.21 (25 lei) | 28 lei | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (41 lei) | 29 lei | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (120 lei) | 99 lei | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.63 (22 lei) | 12 lei | + 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.56 (22 lei) | 12 lei | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.21 (20 lei) | 15 lei | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.18 (11 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 99% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.63 (13 lei) | 9 lei | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €22 (105 lei) | 19 lei | + 464% | |
| Entertainment | + 138% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 138% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (179 lei) | 57 lei | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (107 lei) | 39 lei | + 178% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €79 (381 lei) | 93 lei | + 312% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €65 (317 lei) | 80 lei | + 295% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (50 lei) | 15 lei | + 225% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (16 lei) | 6 lei | + 147% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.97 (29 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 467% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (2,342 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (1.14 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (221 lei) | 132 lei | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €9 (42 lei) | 18 lei | + 139% | |
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TOTAL | + 152% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 42 prices entered by 12 different people.
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