- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Switzerland
- Cluj-Napoca
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca, Romania compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 76% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 lei (CHF 3.56) | CHF 26 | - 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (CHF 4.25) | CHF 15 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (CHF 2.93) | CHF 12 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.56 lei (CHF 1.08) | CHF 2.43 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (CHF 1.69) | CHF 6 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.56 lei (CHF 1.08) | CHF 2.94 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (CHF 2.95) | CHF 10 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 lei (CHF 0.73) | CHF 4.21 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.07 lei (CHF 0.49) | CHF 2.88 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.88 lei (CHF 0.68) | CHF 2.16 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (CHF 3.56) | CHF 17 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.62 lei (CHF 1.33) | CHF 2.52 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.38 lei (CHF 0.56) | CHF 2.15 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 75% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,886 lei (CHF 448) | CHF 1,970 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,379 lei (CHF 327) | CHF 1,564 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 301 lei (CHF 71) | CHF 225 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,077 lei (CHF 256) | CHF 1,330 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 776 lei (CHF 184) | CHF 1,000 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 268 lei (CHF 64) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39 lei (CHF 9) | CHF 33 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,258 lei (CHF 299) | CHF 641 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 286 lei (CHF 68) | CHF 150 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 lei (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 lei (CHF 3.62) | CHF 25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 65% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (CHF 51) | CHF 98 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 143 lei (CHF 34) | CHF 114 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 287 lei (CHF 68) | CHF 163 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 334 lei (CHF 79) | CHF 155 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 64% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 lei (CHF 16,618) | CHF 29,047 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.98 lei (CHF 1.18) | CHF 1.70 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 lei (CHF 14) | CHF 87 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (CHF 5.07) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (CHF 7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 102 lei (CHF 24) | CHF 93 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (CHF 4.62) | CHF 8 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (CHF 3.46) | CHF 4.64 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (CHF 3.66) | CHF 4.77 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.37 lei (CHF 1.27) | CHF 2.00 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (CHF 2.23) | CHF 2.95 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 lei (CHF 5.12) | CHF 53 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 68% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 54 lei (CHF 13) | CHF 62 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 lei (CHF 9) | CHF 34 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 70 lei (CHF 17) | CHF 164 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70 lei (CHF 17) | CHF 106 | - 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (CHF 3.80) | CHF 16 | - 76% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.50 lei (CHF 1.31) | CHF 5.57 | - 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (CHF 1.19) | CHF 6 | - 82% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 806 lei (CHF 191) | CHF 215 | - 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67 lei (CHF 0.16) | CHF 0.33 | - 51% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 101 lei (CHF 24) | CHF 54 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (CHF 3.56) | CHF 8 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 473 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 70% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 5,500
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 1,637
(6,894 lei)
in Cluj-Napoca.
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