Cost of living in Melbourne, Australia vs Târgu Mureş, Romania
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Food | + 149% | |||
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Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 149% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$18 (55 lei) | 21 lei | + 161% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$12 (37 lei) | 18 lei | + 109% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$5.27 (17 lei) | 10 lei | + 64% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.48 (4.63 lei) | 4.76 lei | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | AU$5.06 (16 lei) | 8 lei | + 88% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$4.83 (15 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 198% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$6 (20 lei) | 13 lei | + 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.57 (14 lei) | 3.86 lei | + 270% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.19 (10 lei) | 2.85 lei | + 251% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$5.70 (18 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 431% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$17 (53 lei) | 25 lei | + 108% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | AU$2.80 (9 lei) | 5.68 lei | + 54% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.67 (8 lei) | 2.07 lei | + 303% | |
Housing | + 331% | |||
Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 331% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$2,894 (9,056 lei) | 1,530 lei | + 492% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,147 (6,718 lei) | 1,218 lei | + 452% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$238 (744 lei) | 489 lei | + 52% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$1,809 (5,660 lei) | 1,063 lei | + 433% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,422 (4,451 lei) | 751 lei | + 493% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$159 (496 lei) | 277 lei | + 79% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$46 (145 lei) | 28 lei | + 415% | |
40” flat screen tv | AU$354 (1,108 lei) | 1,671 lei | - 34% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$212 (662 lei) | 312 lei | + 112% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$12 (37 lei) | 24 lei | + 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$28 (86 lei) | 12 lei | + 602% | |
Clothes | + 53% | |||
Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 53% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$101 (315 lei) | 101 lei | + 211% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$59 (185 lei) | 149 lei | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$129 (402 lei) | 233 lei | + 73% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$131 (410 lei) | 311 lei | + 32% | |
Transportation | + 193% | |||
Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 193% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$27,303 (85,430 lei) | 70,222 lei | + 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.38 (4.32 lei) | 5.41 lei | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | AU$160 (501 lei) | 81 lei | + 522% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$21 (66 lei) | 20 lei | + 234% | |
Personal Care | + 68% | |||
Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 68% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$7 (23 lei) | 26 lei | - 14% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$24 (75 lei) | 33 lei | + 128% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$72 (224 lei) | 92 lei | + 145% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (21 lei) | 11 lei | + 91% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.31 (13 lei) | 11 lei | + 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$5.32 (17 lei) | 15 lei | + 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$2.55 (8 lei) | 5.29 lei | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | AU$3.01 (9 lei) | 8 lei | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$36 (112 lei) | 16 lei | + 584% | |
Entertainment | + 144% | |||
Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 144% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$51 (160 lei) | 56 lei | + 187% | |
2 tickets to the movies | AU$39 (123 lei) | 38 lei | + 223% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$226 (708 lei) | 100 lei | + 608% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$78 (243 lei) | 78 lei | + 211% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$16 (49 lei) | 16 lei | + 214% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.40 (14 lei) | 6 lei | + 122% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$10 (31 lei) | 5.00 lei | + 523% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$634 (1,983 lei) | 1,607 lei | + 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.25 (0.77 lei) | 0.65 lei | + 19% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$72 (224 lei) | 130 lei | + 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$33 (105 lei) | 17 lei | + 511% | |
TOTAL | + 185% |

These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
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Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 185% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
For example, you would need at least 12,237 lei (AU$3,911) in Melbourne to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,300 lei in Târgu Mureş.
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