Cost of living in Stockholm (Sweden) is 181% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food in Stockholm (Sweden) is 138% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 120 kr (58 lei) | 23 lei | 156% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 83 kr (40 lei) | 18 lei | 119% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 58 kr (28 lei) | 10 lei | 183% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 14 kr (7 lei) | 4.76 lei | 41% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 37 kr (18 lei) | 9 lei | 110% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 33 kr (16 lei) | 5.08 lei | 216% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 55 kr (27 lei) | 13 lei | 107% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 28 kr (13 lei) | 4.10 lei | 229% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 11 kr (5.34 lei) | 2.84 lei | 88% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 15 kr (7 lei) | 3.31 lei | 124% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 117 kr (57 lei) | 25 lei | 124% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 20 kr (10 lei) | 5.74 lei | 72% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 12 kr (5.76 lei) | 2.09 lei | 175% |
| Housing in Stockholm (Sweden) is 324% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 19,891 kr (9,633 lei) | 1,678 lei | 474% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 14,481 kr (7,013 lei) | 1,325 lei | 429% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 1,074 kr (520 lei) | 509 lei | 2% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 13,791 kr (6,679 lei) | 1,129 lei | 492% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 9,246 kr (4,478 lei) | 820 lei | 446% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 705 kr (341 lei) | 292 lei | 17% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 219 kr (106 lei) | 28 lei | 277% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 3,590 kr (1,739 lei) | 1,632 lei | 7% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 990 kr (480 lei) | 322 lei | 49% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 66 kr (32 lei) | 24 lei | 32% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 284 kr (138 lei) | 13 lei | 984% |
| Clothes in Stockholm (Sweden) is 72% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 943 kr (457 lei) | 108 lei | 322% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 362 kr (175 lei) | 154 lei | 14% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,018 kr (493 lei) | 241 lei | 105% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,268 kr (614 lei) | 306 lei | 101% |
| Transportation in Stockholm (Sweden) is 187% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 217,691 kr (105,424 lei) | 73,528 lei | 43% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 14 kr (7 lei) | 5.47 lei | 27% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 891 kr (431 lei) | 81 lei | 435% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 204 kr (99 lei) | 20 lei | 392% |
| Personal Care in Stockholm (Sweden) is 50% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 53 kr (26 lei) | 28 lei | 8% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 93 kr (45 lei) | 29 lei | 55% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 240 kr (116 lei) | 99 lei | 17% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 39 kr (19 lei) | 12 lei | 51% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 33 kr (16 lei) | 12 lei | 33% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 35 kr (17 lei) | 15 lei | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 21 kr (10 lei) | 5.30 lei | 96% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 21 kr (10 lei) | 9 lei | 11% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 306 kr (148 lei) | 18 lei | 722% |
| Entertainment in Stockholm (Sweden) is 147% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||
| Stockholm (Sweden) | Târgu Mureş (Romania) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 430 kr (208 lei) | 57 lei | 268% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 257 kr (125 lei) | 39 lei | 223% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 946 kr (458 lei) | 91 lei | 403% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 886 kr (429 lei) | 80 lei | 435% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 139 kr (67 lei) | 15 lei | 336% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 44 kr (21 lei) | 6 lei | 229% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 66 kr (32 lei) | 5.11 lei | 524% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 5,007 kr (2,425 lei) | 1,600 lei | 52% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.99 kr (0.48 lei) | 0.61 lei | 22% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 467 kr (226 lei) | 132 lei | 72% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 65 kr (32 lei) | 18 lei | 79% |
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For example, you would need at least 14,048 lei (29,007 kr) in Stockholm to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,000 lei in Târgu Mureş.