Cost of living in Quito (Ecuador) is 66% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Quito (Ecuador) is 72% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Quito | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $10 (45 lei) | 24 lei | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (33 lei) | 18 lei | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $2.73 (12 lei) | 10 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (4.84 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.22 (5.59 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.83 (22 lei) | 13 lei | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.14 (10 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (6 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $1.46 (7 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 100% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (66 lei) | 25 lei | + 162% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.27 (10 lei) | 6 lei | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $0.89 (4.04 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 93% | |
| Housing | + 66% | |||
| Housing in Quito (Ecuador) is 66% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Quito | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $667 (3,045 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $383 (1,750 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $47 (217 lei) | 509 lei | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $436 (1,991 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $279 (1,275 lei) | 820 lei | + 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $25 (116 lei) | 292 lei | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $25 (112 lei) | 28 lei | + 299% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $510 (2,326 lei) | 1,632 lei | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $156 (714 lei) | 322 lei | + 121% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $8 (35 lei) | 24 lei | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $12 (54 lei) | 13 lei | + 323% | |
| Clothes | + 114% | |||
| Clothes in Quito (Ecuador) is 114% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Quito | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $75 (344 lei) | 108 lei | + 217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $69 (313 lei) | 154 lei | + 104% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $119 (541 lei) | 241 lei | + 125% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $106 (482 lei) | 306 lei | + 58% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Quito (Ecuador) is 25% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Quito | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,370 (102,121 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (4.02 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $25 (113 lei) | 81 lei | + 40% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $8 (36 lei) | 20 lei | + 77% | |
| Personal Care | + 77% | |||
| Personal Care in Quito (Ecuador) is 77% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Quito | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $6 (28 lei) | 28 lei | - 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (54 lei) | 29 lei | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $43 (196 lei) | 99 lei | + 99% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (30 lei) | 12 lei | + 140% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.68 (21 lei) | 12 lei | + 79% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (32 lei) | 15 lei | + 111% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.43 (11 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 109% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.77 (8 lei) | 9 lei | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 (63 lei) | 19 lei | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Quito (Ecuador) is 106% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Quito | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $25 (116 lei) | 57 lei | + 105% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $13 (57 lei) | 39 lei | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $45 (206 lei) | 93 lei | + 123% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $55 (251 lei) | 80 lei | + 213% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (52 lei) | 15 lei | + 238% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.50 (16 lei) | 6 lei | + 148% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $2.45 (11 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $682 (3,114 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (0.73 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 (361 lei) | 132 lei | + 175% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.36 (24 lei) | 18 lei | + 39% | |
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TOTAL | + 66% | ||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 773 prices entered by 61 different people.
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