Cost of living in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 82% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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Food | + 99% | |||
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Food in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 99% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Tbilisi | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 Lari (66 lei) | 24 lei | + 171% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 Lari (47 lei) | 18 lei | + 155% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 Lari (18 lei) | 10 lei | + 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.01 Lari (9 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 85% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 Lari (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.86 Lari (9 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 Lari (30 lei) | 13 lei | + 131% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.36 Lari (5.93 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.54 Lari (4.48 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 58% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.67 Lari (6 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 95% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 Lari (38 lei) | 25 lei | + 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 4.08 Lari (7 lei) | 6 lei | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.83 Lari (3.23 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 54% | |
Housing | + 150% | |||
Housing in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 150% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,554 Lari (6,268 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,120 Lari (3,738 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 173% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 295 Lari (521 lei) | 509 lei | + 2% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,984 Lari (3,499 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 210% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,257 Lari (2,216 lei) | 820 lei | + 170% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 279 Lari (492 lei) | 292 lei | + 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 Lari (56 lei) | 28 lei | + 99% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,170 Lari (2,062 lei) | 1,632 lei | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 338 Lari (596 lei) | 322 lei | + 85% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 27 Lari (48 lei) | 24 lei | + 98% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Lari (35 lei) | 13 lei | + 178% | |
Clothes | + 114% | |||
Clothes in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 114% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 297 Lari (523 lei) | 108 lei | + 383% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 Lari (262 lei) | 154 lei | + 70% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 302 Lari (533 lei) | 241 lei | + 122% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 302 Lari (533 lei) | 306 lei | + 74% | |
Transportation | + 18% | |||
Transportation in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 18% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,437 Lari (118,920 lei) | 73,528 lei | + 62% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 3.06 Lari (5.39 lei) | 5.47 lei | - 1% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 42 Lari (74 lei) | 81 lei | - 9% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 22 Lari (39 lei) | 20 lei | + 93% | |
Personal Care | + 63% | |||
Personal Care in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 63% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 Lari (43 lei) | 28 lei | + 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 Lari (34 lei) | 29 lei | + 17% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 72 Lari (126 lei) | 99 lei | + 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37 Lari (65 lei) | 12 lei | + 425% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 Lari (22 lei) | 12 lei | + 84% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 Lari (21 lei) | 15 lei | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.65 Lari (10 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 88% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 7 Lari (12 lei) | 9 lei | + 33% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 31 Lari (55 lei) | 19 lei | + 197% | |
Entertainment | + 97% | |||
Entertainment in Tbilisi (Georgia) is 97% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75 Lari (132 lei) | 57 lei | + 134% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 30 Lari (53 lei) | 39 lei | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 Lari (102 lei) | 93 lei | + 10% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 165 Lari (291 lei) | 80 lei | + 263% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 Lari (36 lei) | 15 lei | + 134% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 Lari (17 lei) | 6 lei | + 165% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 Lari (13 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 148% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,001 Lari (5,292 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 231% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.22 Lari (0.39 lei) | 0.61 lei | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 133 Lari (235 lei) | 132 lei | + 78% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 7 Lari (13 lei) | 18 lei | - 26% | |
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TOTAL | + 82% |

These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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For example, you would need at least 10,018 lei (5,681 Lari) in Tbilisi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 5,500 lei in Târgu Mureş.
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