Cost of living in Madrid (Spain) is 133% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 129% | |||
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| Food in Madrid (Spain) is 129% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Madrid | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €18 (90 lei) | 24 lei | + 268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (43 lei) | 18 lei | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.04 (20 lei) | 10 lei | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.06 (5.27 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.06 (15 lei) | 9 lei | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.19 (11 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (34 lei) | 13 lei | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.07 (10 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.19 (5.93 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.08 (5.34 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (33 lei) | 25 lei | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.05 (10 lei) | 6 lei | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.82 (4.06 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Madrid (Spain) is 236% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,500 (7,443 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 278% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,007 (4,995 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 265% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €143 (709 lei) | 509 lei | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,051 (5,212 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 362% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €728 (3,611 lei) | 820 lei | + 341% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (544 lei) | 292 lei | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (139 lei) | 28 lei | + 395% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (1,705 lei) | 1,632 lei | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €81 (400 lei) | 322 lei | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (35 lei) | 24 lei | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (58 lei) | 13 lei | + 354% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Madrid (Spain) is 45% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (403 lei) | 108 lei | + 272% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (152 lei) | 154 lei | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €74 (369 lei) | 241 lei | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €98 (484 lei) | 306 lei | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 122% | |||
| Transportation in Madrid (Spain) is 122% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,240 (120,243 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (9 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €44 (220 lei) | 81 lei | + 173% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €20 (100 lei) | 20 lei | + 396% | |
| Personal Care | + 74% | |||
| Personal Care in Madrid (Spain) is 74% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (32 lei) | 28 lei | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (60 lei) | 29 lei | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €56 (276 lei) | 99 lei | + 179% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.88 (19 lei) | 12 lei | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.72 (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.83 (19 lei) | 15 lei | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.23 (11 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 108% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.24 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (99 lei) | 19 lei | + 432% | |
| Entertainment | + 111% | |||
| Entertainment in Madrid (Spain) is 111% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Madrid | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (183 lei) | 57 lei | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (88 lei) | 39 lei | + 128% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (283 lei) | 93 lei | + 206% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €50 (250 lei) | 80 lei | + 212% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €12 (62 lei) | 15 lei | + 299% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.82 (14 lei) | 6 lei | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.28 (21 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 316% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €595 (2,953 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (0.62 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (269 lei) | 132 lei | + 104% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.21 (26 lei) | 18 lei | + 47% | |
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TOTAL | + 133% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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