Cost of living
Targu Mures compared to Bistrita
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Overview comparison
Targu MuresBistrita
Consumer prices in Targu Mures are roughly 32% higher than in Bistrita.
Cost of living
| Item | Targu Mures | Bistrita |
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| Total with rent one person | 657 | 728 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,531 | 1,356 |
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| Without rent one person | 426 | 423 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,289 | 1,201 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 314.35 | 224.58 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 477.04 | 395.73 |
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| Food person | 313 | 312 |
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| Food family | 840 | 891 |
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| Transport person | 23.18 | 24.56 |
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| Transport family | 63.43 | 75.95 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.08 years | 84.81 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Targu Mures | Bistrita |
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| Lunch Menu | 7.78 | 6.51 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 22.26 | 45.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.57 | 6 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.64 | 1.6 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.99 | 1.7 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.3 | 1.45 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Targu Mures | Bistrita |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 324.52 | 171.56 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 215.73 | 165.47 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 469.85 | 339.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 376.08 | 396.28 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 94.24 | 104.76 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 135.31 | 132.23 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 8.74 | 6.21 |
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Transportation
| Item | Targu Mures | Bistrita |
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| Local transport ticket | 8.09 | 6.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,510 | 1,390 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,887 | 967 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.45 | 0.39 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 15.74% | 25.72% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.69 | 5.32 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.28 | 1.48 |
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Groceries
| Item | Targu Mures | Bistrita |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.39 | 1.3 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.04 | 1.26 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.42 | 2.45 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.98 | 6.23 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.07 | 6.6 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.82 | 12.56 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.28 | 1.64 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.57 | 0.41 |
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Other
| Item | Targu Mures | Bistrita |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 52.52 | 38.18 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.59 | 4.99 |
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| Doctors visit | 27 | 24.71 |
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| Haircut, simple | 2.85 | 4.59 |
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| Brand Jeans | 42.3 | 38.06 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 62.22 | 64.1 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 809.07 | 247.8 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,172 | 3,505 |
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