Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (£9) | £15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 lei (£4.98) | £5.39 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (£2.95) | £2.54 | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (£1.32) | £1.13 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 lei (£2.79) | £2.28 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (£1.57) | £1.79 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 lei (£4.79) | £2.69 | + 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.95 lei (£0.86) | £1.84 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.43 lei (£0.94) | £0.85 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.63 lei (£0.63) | £1.60 | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 lei (£7) | £7 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (£1.51) | £1.61 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.88 lei (£0.67) | £1.12 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,746 lei (£648) | £1,159 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,452 lei (£424) | £904 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 488 lei (£84) | £297 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,600 lei (£450) | £569 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,496 lei (£259) | £453 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 532 lei (£92) | £125 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (£8) | £25 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,991 lei (£344) | £386 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 lei (£75) | £110 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 lei (£7) | £7 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 lei (£13) | £12 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 lei (£50) | £44 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (£25) | £26 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (£51) | £54 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 lei (£60) | £74 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,832 lei (£20,042) | £24,333 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (£1.35) | £1.62 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 114 lei (£20) | £89 | - 78% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 44 lei (£8) | £15 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (£4.28) | £3.03 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (£5.67) | £4.55 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 lei (£31) | £62 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (£4.26) | £2.75 | + 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (£2.73) | £1.32 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (£2.55) | £3.71 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (£1.64) | £1.73 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (£2.08) | £1.61 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (£8) | £13 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (£17) | £31 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (£9) | £15 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 lei (£18) | £62 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 lei (£31) | £50 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (£4.05) | £8 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (£2.36) | £2.86 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (£1.35) | £3.20 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,714 lei (£470) | £389 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (£0.08) | £0.09 | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172 lei (£30) | £32 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (£3.81) | £13 | - 71% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 287 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
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