Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 23% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela)
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| Food | - 39% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 lei ($9) | US $15 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 lei ($4.93) | US $10 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei ($2.98) | US $3.88 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 lei ($1.30) | US $2.08 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei ($2.32) | US $2.64 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei ($1.84) | US $1.33 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei ($4.18) | US $2.36 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.79 lei ($1.25) | US $5.70 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.68 lei ($1.01) | US $2.09 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.55 lei ($0.77) | US $1.71 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei ($7) | US $10 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei ($1.32) | US $2.61 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.10 lei ($0.67) | US $0.94 | - 29% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 23% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,577 lei ($774) | US $1,276 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,523 lei ($546) | US $300 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467 lei ($101) | US $30 | + 237% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,152 lei ($466) | US $374 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,393 lei ($302) | US $320 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 251 lei ($54) | US $20 | + 171% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei ($9) | US $31 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,749 lei ($379) | US $205 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 434 lei ($94) | US $116 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei ($8) | US $5.18 | + 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei ($3.90) | US $13 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is about the same as in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 194 lei ($42) | US $55 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 155 lei ($34) | US $31 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 lei ($64) | US $61 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 lei ($74) | US $57 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,433 lei ($19,578) | US $18,950 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei ($1.65) | US $0.61 | + 169% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 77 lei ($17) | US $36 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei ($5.30) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 lei ($4.01) | US $4.60 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei ($7) | US $8 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 123 lei ($27) | US $36 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei ($4.80) | US $8 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei ($3.16) | US $3.83 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei ($3.52) | US $3.35 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei ($1.71) | US $2.47 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei ($2.18) | US $1.51 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei ($6) | US $5.00 | + 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Barquisimeto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88 lei ($19) | US $21 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei ($11) | US $10 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 lei ($23) | US $45 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 lei ($29) | US $63 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei ($5.01) | US $19 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei ($2.08) | US $3.77 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei ($1.66) | US $1.87 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,527 lei ($547) | US $277 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei ($0.10) | US $0.15 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei ($39) | US $35 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei ($4.39) | US $5.77 | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 294 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
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