How expensive is Targu Mures compared to the rest of Romania?

Targu Mures ranks #519 out of 577 cities globally. It is 23.3% cheaper than the Romania average, based on 12 cities. The rent index is 8.5 and local purchasing power is 87.0.

What is the average rent in Targu Mures?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Targu Mures city centre costs approximately RON 1,935 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to RON 1,347 (saving 30%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around RON 3,000.

Is Targu Mures affordable to live in?

Targu Mures is affordable by global standards. Groceries are average, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is strong. Workers in Romania earning RON 266,785 gross take home approximately RON 13,006 per month after tax.

🇷🇴 Romania · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Targu Mures

23.3% onder het Romania-gemiddelde

Gerangschikt op #519 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 10.1% van de steden wereldwijd

-23.3%

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-25.4%

Huur

-7.6%

Boodschappen

+9.7%

Koopkracht

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Huurprijzen in Targu Mures

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	RON 1,935/mo ≈ $407	RON 1,347/mo ≈ $283	30%
3-Kamer	RON 3,000/mo ≈ $630	RON 2,219/mo ≈ $466	26%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Targu Mures has a cost of living index of 18.4 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Numbeo is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

18.4

Index

Sources

1.2

Gap between sources

Source Values (NYC = 100)

Numbeo

23.2

left out

Expatistan

19.0

LivingCost

17.8

ShouldIMove price index

No data

ShouldIMove price index: our own basket of real item prices plus rent.

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Kostenindexen

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

-23.3% Very affordable

Huur

-25.4% Very affordable

Boodschappen

-7.6% Average

Restaurants

-15.6% Affordable

Koopkracht

+9.7% Strong

Wonen in Targu Mures: Wat te Verwachten

Targu Mures is affordable naar wereldwijde maatstaven (positie #519 van 577 steden). 23.3% goedkoper dan het Romania-gemiddelde, gebaseerd op 12 steden.

Boodschappen zijn average, terwijl uit eten affordable is. Rent biedt de beste waarde, terwijl Groceries het duurst is.

Werknemers in Romania met RON 266,785 bruto ontvangen RON 13,006/maand netto na belasting (effectief tarief: 41.5%%). Bekijk de volledige Romania belastingcalculator →