Cost of living
Arad compared to Targu Mures
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Overview comparison
AradTargu Mures
Consumer prices in Targu Mures are roughly 27% higher than in Arad.
Cost of living
| Item | Arad | Targu Mures |
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| Total with rent one person | 544 | 657 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,794 | 1,531 |
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| Without rent one person | 428 | 426 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,030 | 1,289 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 331.34 | 314.35 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 621.48 | 477.04 |
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| Food person | 295 | 313 |
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| Food family | 648 | 840 |
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| Transport person | 22.1 | 23.18 |
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| Transport family | 57.31 | 63.43 |
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| Life expectancy | 74.38 years | 66.08 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Arad | Targu Mures |
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| Lunch Menu | 10.75 | 7.78 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.77 | 22.26 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.32 | 8.57 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.45 | 1.64 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.06 | 1.99 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.3 | 1.3 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Arad | Targu Mures |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 274.53 | 324.52 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 170.72 | 215.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 756.42 | 469.85 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 633.82 | 376.08 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 78.69 | 94.24 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 103.64 | 135.31 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 6.92 | 8.74 |
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Transportation
| Item | Arad | Targu Mures |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.68 | 8.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,562 | 1,510 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 543 | 1,887 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.68 | 0.45 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.41% | 15.74% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.62 | 5.69 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.61 | 1.28 |
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Groceries
| Item | Arad | Targu Mures |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.52 | 1.39 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.99 | 1.04 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.38 | 2.42 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.25 | 9.98 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.68 | 6.07 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.62 | 7.82 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.62 | 1.28 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | Arad | Targu Mures |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 35.17 | 52.52 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.12 | 4.59 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.31 | 27 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.95 | 2.85 |
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| Brand Jeans | 59.96 | 42.3 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 77.12 | 62.22 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 452.5 | 809.07 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 3,701 | 7,172 |
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