Cost of Living in Cluj-Napoca
Summary about cost of living in Cluj-Napoca, Romania:
- Family of four estimated monthly costs are 2,190.7$ (10,024.8lei) without rent (using our estimator).
- A single person estimated monthly costs are 636.1$ (2,910.6lei) without rent.
- Cluj-Napoca is 56.4% less expensive than New York (without rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Cluj-Napoca is, on average, 86.9% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 37.25 lei | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 lei | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 26.90 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 14.00 lei | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 10.98 lei | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 8.02 lei | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 6.64 lei | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 27.39 lei | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 5.06 lei | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.39 lei | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 13.10 lei | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 18.89 lei | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.97 lei | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 22.62 lei | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.31 lei | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.00 lei | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.04 lei | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.52 lei | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.56 lei | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.61 lei | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.77 lei | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.23 lei | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.49 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.18 lei | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 24.00 lei | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 lei | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 95.00 lei | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.11 lei | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 5.08 lei | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 lei | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 29.72 lei | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 96,750.00 lei | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 113,125.00 lei | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 718.69 lei | |
| 1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) | 0.47 lei | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 40.82 lei | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 175.11 lei | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 88.33 lei | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 30.00 lei | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,041.76 lei | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 48,541.75 lei | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 325.44 lei | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 177.41 lei | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 378.82 lei | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 398.67 lei | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,207.79 lei | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,560.61 lei | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,062.53 lei | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,694.90 lei | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,376.14 lei | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 991.72 lei | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,367.94 lei | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.48 |
Prices in Cluj-Napoca
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Last update: March 2023
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The wages are about 2000 EUR per month. Due to this value it overpassed cities from Hungary, Poland, Czech Republic.
the average wage in Cluj-Napoca is about 2000 euro/month gross wage.
Netto is around 1500 euro/month.
It is higher than in Greece.
Local purchasing power is better than in Budapest, Krakow, Bratislava..or Thessaloniki.
Cluj is a great city, for sure, but the comments saying that the average salary is anything like those mentioned, are absolutely incorrect.
Unfortunately, this perception has led to the rise of prices and expenses for everyone, making it almost impossible for the average Romanian person to have any comfort of life or even afford basic rent.
Foreigners need to realize that Cluj is still a Romanian city, a great one yes, but doesn't mean the prices should be like in Paris or Berlin.
Bosch
DeLonghi
Bielomatik
NTT DATA
Endava
Fortech
Siemens
Altran
just to name a few companies, great city
I can describe it as modern, with unique development that unites Parcul Mare’s historic lineage with the thoughtful integration of modern design and urban living.
City center is great, with contemporary design and modern amenities fit for everyday urban living.
The residents and visitors of Cluj-Napoca alike will enjoy the serenity and natural beauty of city center and natural surroundings.
Comparable with Vienna, Berlin or Prague.
I'm Dutch from Amsterdam (the Kingdom of the Netherlands) and I impressed by the quality of life, education and culture or Romanian people from Cluj-Napoca.
It's the best quality life city from Romania and comparable to Vienna.
It's better than Italian cities like Rome or Venice.
People here are well known for their kindness, smart, multi-lingual skills.
It's 100% Romanian in all aspects and a living proof business, culture and education can make from a city success!
All the best in your Romanian adventure!
Jaap
yes, indeed Cluj-Napoca (Koloszvar) is much more developed than any Hungarian city, except Budapest.
In Cluj-Napoca the average wage gross is more than 2000 EUR per month. Netto wages are more than 1500 eur/month.
Renting is expensive, but this city has quality of life. People are very friendly and open. Huge investments are made in IT and industrial production here because of best universities from this part of Europe.
Hungarian turist in Romania,
Attila
I can only recommend this high standard city - most developed city in Romania!
Yes, the high average wage is above 2000 EURO, this city is very fast developing with new airport over 4 million passengers with connections to France and other cities from Europe.
I like the city, has warm people, good wages here, high quality of life, better than in Paris or Lyon.
People can speak several languages English and German and French are usual.
There are so many companies like Porsche, Bosch, Emersson, de Longhi.. for expats is a wonderful city.
Come to Cluj-Napoca and enjoy Untold festival also.