Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States vs Târgu Mureş, Romania
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Food | + 182% | |||
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Food in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 182% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (62 lei) | 21 lei | + 191% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (36 lei) | 18 lei | + 100% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.57 (22 lei) | 10 lei | + 122% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (3.61 lei) | 4.76 lei | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | $3.63 (15 lei) | 8 lei | + 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.91 (16 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 209% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.79 (19 lei) | 13 lei | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.04 (12 lei) | 3.86 lei | + 215% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (7 lei) | 2.85 lei | + 144% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $6 (25 lei) | 3.36 lei | + 636% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (63 lei) | 25 lei | + 149% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.65 (11 lei) | 5.68 lei | + 87% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.77 (11 lei) | 2.07 lei | + 436% | |
Housing | + 286% | |||
Housing in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 286% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,954 (7,824 lei) | 1,530 lei | + 411% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,434 (5,741 lei) | 1,218 lei | + 371% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $151 (603 lei) | 489 lei | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,501 (6,012 lei) | 1,063 lei | + 466% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $807 (3,231 lei) | 751 lei | + 330% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (422 lei) | 277 lei | + 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $34 (138 lei) | 28 lei | + 391% | |
40” flat screen tv | $190 (759 lei) | 1,671 lei | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $93 (373 lei) | 312 lei | + 20% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (43 lei) | 24 lei | + 81% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (82 lei) | 12 lei | + 570% | |
Clothes | + 23% | |||
Clothes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $34 (137 lei) | 101 lei | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (178 lei) | 149 lei | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $75 (300 lei) | 233 lei | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $97 (387 lei) | 311 lei | + 24% | |
Transportation | + 125% | |||
Transportation in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 125% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,429 (89,820 lei) | 70,222 lei | + 28% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (2.69 lei) | 5.41 lei | - 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (360 lei) | 81 lei | + 347% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (64 lei) | 20 lei | + 224% | |
Personal Care | + 103% | |||
Personal Care in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 103% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (38 lei) | 26 lei | + 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (75 lei) | 33 lei | + 129% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $65 (259 lei) | 92 lei | + 183% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (29 lei) | 11 lei | + 155% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.01 (12 lei) | 11 lei | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.91 (24 lei) | 15 lei | + 61% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.27 (17 lei) | 5.29 lei | + 223% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.96 (8 lei) | 8 lei | - 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $24 (95 lei) | 16 lei | + 482% | |
Entertainment | + 106% | |||
Entertainment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 106% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $49 (197 lei) | 56 lei | + 253% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $27 (106 lei) | 38 lei | + 179% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $183 (735 lei) | 100 lei | + 635% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $83 (333 lei) | 78 lei | + 326% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (52 lei) | 16 lei | + 235% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.44 (22 lei) | 6 lei | + 250% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (26 lei) | 5.00 lei | + 418% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $310 (1,242 lei) | 1,607 lei | - 23% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.11 (0.43 lei) | 0.65 lei | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (149 lei) | 130 lei | + 15% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (39 lei) | 17 lei | + 129% | |
TOTAL | + 158% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States) is 158% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
For example, you would need at least 11,847 lei ($2,958) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 4,600 lei in Târgu Mureş.
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