Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 247% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 246% | |||
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| Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 246% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (91 lei) | 24 lei | + 274% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (42 lei) | 18 lei | + 127% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (33 lei) | 10 lei | + 229% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.23 (5.70 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.20 (15 lei) | 9 lei | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.68 (26 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 417% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (30 lei) | 13 lei | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.95 (23 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 458% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.21 (15 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 422% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.69 (12 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 275% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (69 lei) | 25 lei | + 174% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.42 (16 lei) | 6 lei | + 148% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.55 (16 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 683% | |
| Housing | + 507% | |||
| Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 507% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,067 (14,166 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 619% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,133 (9,852 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 620% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $142 (657 lei) | 509 lei | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,956 (9,034 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 700% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,369 (6,323 lei) | 820 lei | + 671% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $110 (509 lei) | 292 lei | + 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (304 lei) | 28 lei | + 982% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $260 (1,202 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $84 (387 lei) | 322 lei | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (41 lei) | 24 lei | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (126 lei) | 13 lei | + 895% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (228 lei) | 108 lei | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (180 lei) | 154 lei | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (416 lei) | 241 lei | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $126 (580 lei) | 306 lei | + 90% | |
| Transportation | + 224% | |||
| Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 224% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,393 (131,152 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.04 (4.78 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $96 (445 lei) | 81 lei | + 452% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $31 (143 lei) | 20 lei | + 611% | |
| Personal Care | + 122% | |||
| Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 122% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (38 lei) | 28 lei | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (87 lei) | 29 lei | + 200% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $64 (296 lei) | 99 lei | + 199% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (37 lei) | 12 lei | + 202% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.75 (13 lei) | 12 lei | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (30 lei) | 15 lei | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.06 (19 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 254% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.97 (9 lei) | 9 lei | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (146 lei) | 19 lei | + 683% | |
| Entertainment | + 142% | |||
| Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 142% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (185 lei) | 57 lei | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $27 (126 lei) | 39 lei | + 227% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (928 lei) | 93 lei | + 902% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $73 (337 lei) | 80 lei | + 320% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (61 lei) | 15 lei | + 297% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.51 (21 lei) | 6 lei | + 224% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (28 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 445% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $313 (1,444 lei) | 1,600 lei | - 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (0.83 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $50 (230 lei) | 132 lei | + 75% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $12 (55 lei) | 18 lei | + 211% | |
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TOTAL | + 247% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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