Is Bucharest more expensive than Targu Mures?

Bucharest is 22.7% more expensive than Targu Mures overall. Rent is 57.3% higher, groceries 13.9% more expensive, and restaurants 37.2% more expensive.

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

Targu Mures has a purchasing power index of 89.6 while Bucharest has 93.9 (NYC = 100). Bucharest offers better purchasing power.

Targu Mures vs Bucharest: Cost of Living Comparison (2026)

Categorie	🇷🇴 Targu Mures	🇷🇴 Bucharest	Diferență
Costul vieții	37.0	45.4	+22.7%
Chirie	8.9	14.0	+57.3%
Alimente	36.7	41.8	+13.9%
Restaurante	37.9	52.0	+37.2%
Putere de cumpărare	89.6	93.9	+4.8%

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