🇷🇴 Romania · #408 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Targu Mures

3.8% below the Romania average

Ranked #408 of 538 cities · More expensive than 24.2% of cities worldwide

Compared to Romania average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Targu Mures

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom RON 1,204/mo ≈ $266 RON 903/mo ≈ $200 25%
3-Bedroom RON 2,096/mo ≈ $463 RON 1,572/mo ≈ $347 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
-3.8% Average
Rent
-3.0% Average
Groceries
-2.0% Average
Restaurants
-6.6% Average
Purchasing Power
+7.2% Average

Living in Targu Mures: What to Expect

Targu Mures is average by global standards (ranked #408 of 538 cities). It is 3.8% cheaper than the Romania average, based on 11 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is average. Restaurants offers the best value, while Groceries is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

Workers in Romania earning RON 261,578 gross take home RON 12,752/month after tax (41.5% effective rate). See full Romania tax calculator →

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