Cost of living in Tirana (Albania) is 61% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Tirana (Albania) is 72% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Tirana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 1,244 Lek (54 lei) | 24 lei | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 723 Lek (32 lei) | 18 lei | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 358 Lek (16 lei) | 10 lei | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 182 Lek (8 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 260 Lek (11 lei) | 9 lei | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 145 Lek (6 lei) | 5.08 lei | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 465 Lek (20 lei) | 13 lei | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 123 Lek (5.36 lei) | 4.10 lei | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 91 Lek (3.97 lei) | 2.84 lei | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 108 Lek (4.72 lei) | 3.31 lei | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 1,452 Lek (63 lei) | 25 lei | + 149% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 175 Lek (8 lei) | 6 lei | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 81 Lek (3.51 lei) | 2.09 lei | + 68% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Tirana (Albania) is 82% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Tirana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 79,707 Lek (3,476 lei) | 1,970 lei | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 43,455 Lek (1,895 lei) | 1,368 lei | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 13,847 Lek (604 lei) | 509 lei | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 59,651 Lek (2,601 lei) | 1,129 lei | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 36,621 Lek (1,597 lei) | 820 lei | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 13,537 Lek (590 lei) | 292 lei | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,795 Lek (78 lei) | 28 lei | + 179% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 45,753 Lek (1,995 lei) | 1,632 lei | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 14,276 Lek (622 lei) | 322 lei | + 93% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 675 Lek (29 lei) | 24 lei | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 483 Lek (21 lei) | 13 lei | + 66% | |
| Clothes | + 57% | |||
| Clothes in Tirana (Albania) is 57% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Tirana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,527 Lek (241 lei) | 108 lei | + 123% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 4,756 Lek (207 lei) | 154 lei | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 8,743 Lek (381 lei) | 241 lei | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 14,796 Lek (645 lei) | 306 lei | + 111% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Tirana (Albania) is 29% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Tirana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,451,820 Lek (63,305 lei) | 73,528 lei | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 220 Lek (10 lei) | 5.47 lei | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,640 Lek (72 lei) | 81 lei | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 2,492 Lek (109 lei) | 20 lei | + 440% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Tirana (Albania) is 48% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Tirana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 808 Lek (35 lei) | 28 lei | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 1,056 Lek (46 lei) | 29 lei | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 3,246 Lek (142 lei) | 99 lei | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 532 Lek (23 lei) | 12 lei | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 392 Lek (17 lei) | 12 lei | + 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 503 Lek (22 lei) | 15 lei | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 203 Lek (9 lei) | 5.30 lei | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 328 Lek (14 lei) | 9 lei | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 620 Lek (27 lei) | 19 lei | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 92% | |||
| Entertainment in Tirana (Albania) is 92% more expensive than in Târgu Mureş (Romania) | ||||
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| Tirana | Târgu Mureş | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 2,925 Lek (128 lei) | 57 lei | + 125% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 1,846 Lek (81 lei) | 39 lei | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 3,460 Lek (151 lei) | 93 lei | + 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 4,850 Lek (211 lei) | 80 lei | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 885 Lek (39 lei) | 15 lei | + 150% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 213 Lek (9 lei) | 6 lei | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 317 Lek (14 lei) | 5.11 lei | + 170% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 70,450 Lek (3,072 lei) | 1,600 lei | + 92% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 29 Lek (1.27 lei) | 0.61 lei | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 3,937 Lek (172 lei) | 132 lei | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 342 Lek (15 lei) | 18 lei | - 15% | |
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TOTAL | + 61% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 257 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 30, 2023.
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