Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 388% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 310% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 310% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| New York City | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (109 lei) | 23 lei | + 377% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (48 lei) | 18 lei | + 160% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $9 (39 lei) | 10 lei | + 290% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.25 (5.62 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (27 lei) | 9 lei | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (28 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 445% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (38 lei) | 13 lei | + 192% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.28 (24 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 481% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.90 (18 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 518% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.32 (15 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 351% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (80 lei) | 25 lei | + 214% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.12 (14 lei) | 5.74 lei | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.08 (18 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 779% | |
| Housing | + 1001% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 1001% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| New York City | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $6,851 (30,881 lei) | 1,678 lei | + 1740% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,177 (18,829 lei) | 1,325 lei | + 1321% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $164 (741 lei) | 509 lei | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,743 (16,871 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 1395% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,353 (10,607 lei) | 820 lei | + 1194% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $124 (559 lei) | 292 lei | + 91% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (303 lei) | 28 lei | + 979% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $308 (1,388 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $161 (727 lei) | 322 lei | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (49 lei) | 24 lei | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (141 lei) | 13 lei | + 1013% | |
| Clothes | + 84% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 84% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| New York City | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $61 (274 lei) | 108 lei | + 153% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (256 lei) | 154 lei | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $94 (424 lei) | 241 lei | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $147 (665 lei) | 306 lei | + 117% | |
| Transportation | + 277% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 277% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| New York City | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,700 (111,338 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.31 (5.93 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $129 (583 lei) | 81 lei | + 623% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (96 lei) | 20 lei | + 377% | |
| Personal Care | + 193% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 193% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| New York City | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (36 lei) | 28 lei | + 28% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $22 (100 lei) | 29 lei | + 245% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $144 (648 lei) | 99 lei | + 556% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (39 lei) | 12 lei | + 212% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.05 (18 lei) | 12 lei | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (32 lei) | 15 lei | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.14 (19 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 252% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (9 lei) | 9 lei | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (139 lei) | 19 lei | + 643% | |
| Entertainment | + 224% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 224% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| New York City | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $69 (312 lei) | 57 lei | + 451% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $36 (163 lei) | 39 lei | + 322% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $350 (1,579 lei) | 93 lei | + 1604% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (445 lei) | 80 lei | + 454% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (75 lei) | 15 lei | + 389% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.27 (24 lei) | 6 lei | + 270% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (34 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 564% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $443 (1,997 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (0.45 lei) | 0.61 lei | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $100 (452 lei) | 132 lei | + 243% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (64 lei) | 18 lei | + 261% | |
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TOTAL | + 388% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 723 prices entered by 174 different people.
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