Is Targu Mures more expensive than Ulaanbaatar?

Targu Mures is 0.5% more expensive than Ulaanbaatar overall. Rent is 48.6% lower, groceries 12.6% cheaper, and restaurants 32.7% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Ulaanbaatar or Targu Mures?

Ulaanbaatar has a purchasing power index of 39.2 while Targu Mures has 81.6 (NYC = 100). Targu Mures offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar vs 🇷🇴 Targu Mures

2026

Targu Mures is 0.5% more expensive

Category	🇲🇳 Ulaanbaatar	🇷🇴 Targu Mures	Difference
Cost of Living	36.7	36.9	+0.5%
Rent	17.5	9.0	-48.6%
Groceries	42.9	37.5	-12.6%
Restaurants	27.8	36.9	+32.7%
Purchasing Power	39.2	81.6	+108.2%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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