Cost of living in Tartu (Estonia) is 57% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 44% | |||
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| Food in Tartu (Estonia) is 44% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Tartu | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €7 (32 lei) | 23 lei | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €5.27 (26 lei) | 18 lei | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €2.84 (14 lei) | 10 lei | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (4.97 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €1.86 (9 lei) | 9 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.73 (9 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 68% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.05 (20 lei) | 13 lei | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.69 (8 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €0.49 (2.39 lei) | 2.84 lei | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.49 (7 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 122% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €9 (43 lei) | 25 lei | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.79 (9 lei) | 5.74 lei | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.59 (2.89 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Tartu (Estonia) is 112% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Tartu | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €790 (3,885 lei) | 1,678 lei | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €470 (2,313 lei) | 1,325 lei | + 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €161 (790 lei) | 509 lei | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €500 (2,462 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €335 (1,650 lei) | 820 lei | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €121 (595 lei) | 292 lei | + 104% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €17 (82 lei) | 28 lei | + 193% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €344 (1,693 lei) | 1,632 lei | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €97 (479 lei) | 322 lei | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (38 lei) | 24 lei | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (58 lei) | 13 lei | + 360% | |
| Clothes | + 49% | |||
| Clothes in Tartu (Estonia) is 49% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €77 (380 lei) | 108 lei | + 251% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (168 lei) | 154 lei | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €75 (370 lei) | 241 lei | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (503 lei) | 306 lei | + 65% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Tartu (Estonia) is 27% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €19,673 (96,789 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.58 (8 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (85 lei) | 81 lei | + 5% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €9 (42 lei) | 20 lei | + 108% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Tartu (Estonia) is 51% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (30 lei) | 28 lei | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €12 (57 lei) | 29 lei | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €33 (164 lei) | 99 lei | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.00 (20 lei) | 12 lei | + 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.42 (17 lei) | 12 lei | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.07 (15 lei) | 15 lei | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.70 (8 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.14 (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (70 lei) | 19 lei | + 275% | |
| Entertainment | + 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Tartu (Estonia) is 68% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Tartu | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €22 (111 lei) | 57 lei | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €14 (71 lei) | 39 lei | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €44 (218 lei) | 93 lei | + 135% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €40 (198 lei) | 80 lei | + 147% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €7 (34 lei) | 15 lei | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.06 (15 lei) | 6 lei | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.40 (17 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 228% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €613 (3,014 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.61 lei | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (194 lei) | 132 lei | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.13 (20 lei) | 18 lei | + 16% | |
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TOTAL | + 57% | ||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 87 prices entered by 6 different people.
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For example, you would need at least 8,304 lei (€1,688) in Tartu to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,300 lei in Târgu Mureş.
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