Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 168% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food in Munich (Germany) is 115% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Munich (Germany) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| €11 (55 lei) | 23 lei | 144% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| €8 (39 lei) | 18 lei | 114% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| €4.52 (22 lei) | 10 lei | 123% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| €1.08 (5.33 lei) | 4.76 lei | 12% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| €2.79 (14 lei) | 9 lei | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| €2.93 (14 lei) | 5.08 lei | 184% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| €5.50 (27 lei) | 13 lei | 109% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| €2.58 (13 lei) | 4.10 lei | 209% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| €1.58 (8 lei) | 2.84 lei | 173% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| €0.95 (4.66 lei) | 3.31 lei | 41% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| €8 (40 lei) | 25 lei | 57% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| €1.71 (8 lei) | 5.74 lei | 47% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| €1.34 (7 lei) | 2.09 lei | 215% |
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 361% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
| Munich (Germany) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €2,197 (10,815 lei) | 1,678 lei | 544% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,773 (8,725 lei) | 1,325 lei | 559% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| €207 (1,017 lei) | 509 lei | 100% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| €1,286 (6,327 lei) | 1,129 lei | 461% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| €1,007 (4,955 lei) | 820 lei | 505% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| €125 (615 lei) | 292 lei | 110% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| €28 (136 lei) | 28 lei | 383% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| €401 (1,973 lei) | 1,632 lei | 21% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €68 (335 lei) | 322 lei | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| €4.55 (22 lei) | 24 lei | 7% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| €16 (77 lei) | 13 lei | 504% |
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 75% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
| Munich (Germany) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| €81 (398 lei) | 108 lei | 268% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| €42 (206 lei) | 154 lei | 34% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €86 (425 lei) | 241 lei | 77% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| €122 (601 lei) | 306 lei | 97% |
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 127% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
| Munich (Germany) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| €21,769 (107,135 lei) | 73,528 lei | 46% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| €1.27 (6 lei) | 5.47 lei | 14% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| €61 (300 lei) | 81 lei | 272% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| €19 (93 lei) | 20 lei | 364% |
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is 59% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
| Munich (Germany) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| €7 (33 lei) | 28 lei | 17% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| €16 (80 lei) | 29 lei | 177% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| €53 (262 lei) | 99 lei | 165% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| €4.32 (21 lei) | 12 lei | 72% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| €1.91 (9 lei) | 12 lei | 21% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| €2.60 (13 lei) | 15 lei | 16% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| €1.20 (5.91 lei) | 5.30 lei | 11% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| €1.08 (5.34 lei) | 9 lei | 40% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| €26 (126 lei) | 18 lei | 599% |
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 148% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
| Munich (Germany) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| €37 (183 lei) | 57 lei | 223% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| €22 (108 lei) | 39 lei | 181% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| €153 (753 lei) | 91 lei | 727% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| €70 (346 lei) | 80 lei | 331% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| €10 (50 lei) | 15 lei | 225% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| €3.69 (18 lei) | 6 lei | 182% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| €4.10 (20 lei) | 5.11 lei | 295% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| €517 (2,545 lei) | 1,600 lei | 59% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| €0.15 (0.74 lei) | 0.61 lei | 20% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| €66 (324 lei) | 132 lei | 147% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| €7 (33 lei) | 18 lei | 88% |
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For example, you would need at least 13,938 lei (€2,832) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,200 lei in Târgu Mureş.