Cost of living in San Francisco, California (United States) is 319% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 263% | |||
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| Food in San Francisco, California (United States) is 263% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (90 lei) | 23 lei | + 296% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (56 lei) | 18 lei | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 (36 lei) | 10 lei | + 264% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.42 (6 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (30 lei) | 9 lei | + 256% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (27 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 434% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (41 lei) | 13 lei | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.87 (22 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 433% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.18 (10 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 244% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.75 (17 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 407% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (77 lei) | 25 lei | + 202% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.26 (10 lei) | 5.74 lei | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.41 (11 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 416% | |
| Housing | + 832% | |||
| Housing in San Francisco, California (United States) is 832% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,630 (20,775 lei) | 1,678 lei | + 1138% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,430 (15,390 lei) | 1,325 lei | + 1062% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $174 (781 lei) | 509 lei | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,705 (16,627 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 1373% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,524 (11,324 lei) | 820 lei | + 1282% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $105 (471 lei) | 292 lei | + 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (232 lei) | 28 lei | + 727% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $359 (1,613 lei) | 1,632 lei | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $192 (861 lei) | 322 lei | + 167% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (61 lei) | 24 lei | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $47 (212 lei) | 13 lei | + 1573% | |
| Clothes | + 60% | |||
| Clothes in San Francisco, California (United States) is 60% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $69 (308 lei) | 108 lei | + 184% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (168 lei) | 154 lei | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (507 lei) | 241 lei | + 111% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $189 (848 lei) | 306 lei | + 177% | |
| Transportation | + 175% | |||
| Transportation in San Francisco, California (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,915 (129,755 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.47 (7 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (353 lei) | 81 lei | + 338% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (86 lei) | 20 lei | + 326% | |
| Personal Care | + 181% | |||
| Personal Care in San Francisco, California (United States) is 181% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (42 lei) | 28 lei | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $11 (50 lei) | 29 lei | + 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $132 (594 lei) | 99 lei | + 502% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (32 lei) | 12 lei | + 157% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.40 (20 lei) | 12 lei | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $9 (39 lei) | 15 lei | + 157% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.24 (24 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 344% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.67 (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 (151 lei) | 19 lei | + 710% | |
| Entertainment | + 229% | |||
| Entertainment in San Francisco, California (United States) is 229% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| San Francisco, California | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $59 (264 lei) | 57 lei | + 366% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (136 lei) | 39 lei | + 252% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $351 (1,575 lei) | 93 lei | + 1600% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (491 lei) | 80 lei | + 513% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (73 lei) | 15 lei | + 371% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.32 (24 lei) | 6 lei | + 271% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (38 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 649% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $343 (1,539 lei) | 1,600 lei | - 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (1.06 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $90 (402 lei) | 132 lei | + 205% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (62 lei) | 18 lei | + 251% | |
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TOTAL | + 319% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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