- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Switzerland
- Cluj-Napoca
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca, Romania compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 72% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 lei (CHF 3.70) | CHF 22 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (CHF 4.46) | CHF 13 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (CHF 2.57) | CHF 12 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.97 lei (CHF 1.23) | CHF 1.91 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (CHF 1.76) | CHF 6 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (CHF 1.50) | CHF 3.16 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (CHF 4.06) | CHF 11 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.50 lei (CHF 0.86) | CHF 4.15 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.44 lei (CHF 0.60) | CHF 3.15 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.88 lei (CHF 0.71) | CHF 2.01 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (CHF 3.70) | CHF 16 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.67 lei (CHF 1.40) | CHF 2.40 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.14 lei (CHF 0.53) | CHF 2.10 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 76% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,886 lei (CHF 465) | CHF 2,316 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,379 lei (CHF 340) | CHF 1,575 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 364 lei (CHF 90) | CHF 225 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,077 lei (CHF 266) | CHF 1,323 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 776 lei (CHF 191) | CHF 1,000 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 289 lei (CHF 71) | CHF 80 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39 lei (CHF 10) | CHF 35 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,317 lei (CHF 325) | CHF 511 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 364 lei (CHF 90) | CHF 150 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (CHF 9) | CHF 18 | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 lei (CHF 3.78) | CHF 29 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 58% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (CHF 53) | CHF 103 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 143 lei (CHF 35) | CHF 95 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 lei (CHF 74) | CHF 140 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 338 lei (CHF 83) | CHF 155 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 68% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 lei (CHF 17,269) | CHF 30,950 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 lei (CHF 1.30) | CHF 1.62 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 lei (CHF 15) | CHF 91 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (CHF 5.20) | CHF 41 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 50% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (CHF 6) | CHF 13 | - 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (CHF 7) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 118 lei (CHF 29) | CHF 93 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (CHF 5.06) | CHF 8 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (CHF 3.53) | CHF 4.38 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (CHF 4.28) | CHF 4.20 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.34 lei (CHF 1.32) | CHF 2.00 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (CHF 2.49) | CHF 2.60 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 lei (CHF 7) | CHF 53 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei (CHF 15) | CHF 53 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 lei (CHF 10) | CHF 31 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95 lei (CHF 23) | CHF 113 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70 lei (CHF 17) | CHF 98 | - 82% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (CHF 4.17) | CHF 15 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.50 lei (CHF 1.36) | CHF 5.67 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (CHF 1.23) | CHF 6.00 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,258 lei (CHF 557) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67 lei (CHF 0.17) | CHF 0.33 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 101 lei (CHF 25) | CHF 54 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (CHF 3.70) | CHF 8 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 583 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 69% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,400
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,320
(9,402 lei)
in Cluj-Napoca.
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