Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 183% | |||
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| Food in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 183% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (85 lei) | 24 lei | + 249% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (34 lei) | 18 lei | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.17 (19 lei) | 10 lei | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (4.86 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.68 (21 lei) | 9 lei | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.48 (16 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 213% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (30 lei) | 13 lei | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (17 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 304% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (7 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 158% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.37 (20 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 502% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (66 lei) | 25 lei | + 161% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.96 (9 lei) | 6 lei | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.26 (10 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 393% | |
| Housing | + 365% | |||
| Housing in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 365% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,867 (8,523 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,352 (6,171 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 351% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (865 lei) | 509 lei | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,561 (7,128 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 532% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $982 (4,481 lei) | 820 lei | + 447% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $116 (529 lei) | 292 lei | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (249 lei) | 28 lei | + 788% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $259 (1,180 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $153 (696 lei) | 322 lei | + 116% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (51 lei) | 24 lei | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (156 lei) | 13 lei | + 1129% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 42% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (207 lei) | 108 lei | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (193 lei) | 154 lei | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (405 lei) | 241 lei | + 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (498 lei) | 306 lei | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 90% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,882 (104,460 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 (4.07 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (224 lei) | 81 lei | + 179% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (86 lei) | 20 lei | + 330% | |
| Personal Care | + 124% | |||
| Personal Care in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 124% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (32 lei) | 28 lei | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (54 lei) | 29 lei | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (461 lei) | 99 lei | + 367% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (30 lei) | 12 lei | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.87 (18 lei) | 12 lei | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (24 lei) | 15 lei | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.25 (19 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 266% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 (122 lei) | 19 lei | + 553% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 174% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (204 lei) | 57 lei | + 260% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (111 lei) | 39 lei | + 188% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $266 (1,214 lei) | 93 lei | + 1211% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (418 lei) | 80 lei | + 420% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (60 lei) | 15 lei | + 286% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.53 (21 lei) | 6 lei | + 222% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.69 (21 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 319% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $435 (1,987 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (0.71 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (362 lei) | 132 lei | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (38 lei) | 18 lei | + 118% | |
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TOTAL | + 174% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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