Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is about the same as in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (4,244 Ft) | 4,128 Ft | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 lei (2,459 Ft) | 2,686 Ft | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (1,341 Ft) | 1,134 Ft | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (643 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (1,167 Ft) | 1,300 Ft | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (772 Ft) | 1,129 Ft | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (1,797 Ft) | 2,321 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.16 lei (410 Ft) | 670 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.37 lei (348 Ft) | 442 Ft | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80 lei (381 Ft) | 361 Ft | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40 lei (3,152 Ft) | 2,656 Ft | + 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (680 Ft) | 759 Ft | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.97 lei (316 Ft) | 302 Ft | + 5% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,300 lei (421,514 Ft) | 458,917 Ft | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,224 lei (256,406 Ft) | 317,947 Ft | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 605 lei (48,123 Ft) | 47,059 Ft | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,743 lei (218,165 Ft) | 250,129 Ft | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,907 lei (151,645 Ft) | 205,642 Ft | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 lei (29,396 Ft) | 32,601 Ft | - 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39 lei (3,137 Ft) | 6,823 Ft | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,991 lei (158,346 Ft) | 130,168 Ft | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 453 lei (36,056 Ft) | 34,989 Ft | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 lei (3,731 Ft) | 4,888 Ft | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 lei (5,923 Ft) | 3,595 Ft | + 65% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Budapest | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 lei (22,833 Ft) | 23,355 Ft | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 143 lei (11,412 Ft) | 12,381 Ft | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (23,519 Ft) | 28,278 Ft | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 326 lei (25,948 Ft) | 40,766 Ft | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 121,299 lei (9,647,778 Ft) | 9,392,060 Ft | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (603 Ft) | 626 Ft | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 lei (8,212 Ft) | 9,186 Ft | - 11% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31 lei (2,459 Ft) | 4,377 Ft | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (1,986 Ft) | 2,959 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (2,391 Ft) | 3,795 Ft | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 lei (13,589 Ft) | 18,761 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (1,956 Ft) | 2,072 Ft | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (1,428 Ft) | 1,030 Ft | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (1,172 Ft) | 1,298 Ft | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (755 Ft) | 836 Ft | - 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (1,155 Ft) | 1,052 Ft | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (3,542 Ft) | 6,019 Ft | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Budapest (Hungary) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Budapest | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (7,776 Ft) | 11,875 Ft | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (4,167 Ft) | 5,420 Ft | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115 lei (9,123 Ft) | 19,211 Ft | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 lei (14,437 Ft) | 15,944 Ft | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (1,864 Ft) | 2,120 Ft | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (1,083 Ft) | 1,285 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (983 Ft) | 956 Ft | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,714 lei (215,840 Ft) | 255,805 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (38 Ft) | 29 Ft | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 194 lei (15,399 Ft) | 21,291 Ft | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (1,941 Ft) | 2,185 Ft | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 485 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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