Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 241% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 165% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 165% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Sydney | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$20 (61 lei) | 24 lei | + 152% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$14 (43 lei) | 18 lei | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (20 lei) | 10 lei | + 104% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$1.78 (5.51 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$5.51 (17 lei) | 9 lei | + 99% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$9 (28 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 459% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$8 (26 lei) | 13 lei | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.46 (14 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 237% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.61 (11 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$4.87 (15 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 354% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$18 (55 lei) | 25 lei | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$4.12 (13 lei) | 6 lei | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$2.24 (7 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 231% | |
| Housing | + 457% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 457% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Sydney | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,110 (12,717 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 545% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,210 (9,930 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 626% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$199 (616 lei) | 509 lei | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,722 (8,422 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 646% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,865 (5,771 lei) | 820 lei | + 604% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$155 (480 lei) | 292 lei | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$63 (194 lei) | 28 lei | + 590% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$716 (2,216 lei) | 1,632 lei | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$209 (647 lei) | 322 lei | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (44 lei) | 24 lei | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$42 (130 lei) | 13 lei | + 925% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 69% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Sydney | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$105 (325 lei) | 108 lei | + 200% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$68 (212 lei) | 154 lei | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$161 (499 lei) | 241 lei | + 107% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$174 (539 lei) | 306 lei | + 76% | |
| Transportation | + 286% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 286% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Sydney | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$33,900 (104,881 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$2.04 (6 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$191 (590 lei) | 81 lei | + 632% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$28 (87 lei) | 20 lei | + 330% | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 59% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Sydney | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$11 (33 lei) | 28 lei | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$13 (41 lei) | 29 lei | + 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$67 (207 lei) | 99 lei | + 109% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$5.74 (18 lei) | 12 lei | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.55 (14 lei) | 12 lei | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$4.89 (15 lei) | 15 lei | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$3.59 (11 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.63 (14 lei) | 9 lei | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$38 (119 lei) | 19 lei | + 537% | |
| Entertainment | + 174% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 174% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Sydney | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$67 (206 lei) | 57 lei | + 264% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$40 (123 lei) | 39 lei | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$215 (665 lei) | 93 lei | + 617% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$120 (370 lei) | 80 lei | + 361% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$19 (58 lei) | 15 lei | + 277% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.06 (16 lei) | 6 lei | + 144% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$8 (26 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 402% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$719 (2,225 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.21 (0.66 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$91 (282 lei) | 132 lei | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$37 (115 lei) | 18 lei | + 555% | |
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TOTAL | + 241% | ||
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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