Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 60% more expensive than in Indore (India)
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Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 46% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | Indore | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (₨825) | ₨371 | + 122% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei (₨457) | ₨359 | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (₨288) | ₨154 | + 87% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (₨124) | ₨59 | + 111% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 lei (₨225) | ₨77 | + 193% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (₨170) | ₨40 | + 322% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 lei (₨350) | ₨194 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.22 lei (₨94) | ₨119 | - 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.45 lei (₨80) | ₨25 | + 222% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.14 lei (₨56) | ₨200 | - 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (₨577) | ₨1,010 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (₨125) | ₨82 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.48 lei (₨62) | ₨25 | + 145% | |
Housing | + 118% | |||
Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 118% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | Indore | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,769 lei (₨67,539) | ₨19,304 | + 250% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,619 lei (₨46,931) | ₨14,419 | + 225% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 511 lei (₨9,160) | ₨3,850 | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,165 lei (₨38,807) | ₨17,495 | + 122% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,496 lei (₨26,806) | ₨11,178 | + 140% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 380 lei (₨6,818) | ₨7,886 | - 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 lei (₨815) | ₨456 | + 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,991 lei (₨35,677) | ₨27,387 | + 30% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 lei (₨7,726) | ₨15,589 | - 50% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 lei (₨739) | ₨284 | + 160% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 lei (₨1,335) | ₨539 | + 148% | |
Clothes | + 52% | |||
Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 52% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | Indore | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 lei (₨5,145) | ₨2,210 | + 133% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (₨2,585) | ₨2,204 | + 17% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (₨5,306) | ₨3,102 | + 71% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 lei (₨6,232) | ₨2,412 | + 158% | |
Transportation | + 47% | |||
Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 47% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | Indore | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 97,499 lei (₨1,747,254) | ₨843,899 | + 107% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (₨138) | ₨109 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei (₨1,507) | ₨1,296 | + 16% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43 lei (₨775) | ₨188 | + 313% | |
Personal Care | + 79% | |||
Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 79% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | Indore | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (₨444) | ₨102 | + 336% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (₨587) | ₨459 | + 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 163 lei (₨2,923) | ₨1,080 | + 171% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (₨342) | ₨245 | + 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (₨282) | ₨138 | + 105% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (₨264) | ₨359 | - 26% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (₨154) | ₨81 | + 90% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (₨215) | ₨102 | + 111% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (₨798) | ₨260 | + 206% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 44% more expensive than in Indore (India) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | Indore | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (₨1,752) | ₨1,327 | + 32% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 56 lei (₨998) | ₨425 | + 135% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 lei (₨1,817) | ₨1,203 | + 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 lei (₨3,253) | ₨1,845 | + 76% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (₨436) | ₨861 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (₨216) | ₨159 | + 35% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (₨156) | ₨177 | - 12% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,714 lei (₨48,631) | ₨42,753 | + 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (₨9) | ₨5.38 | + 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 lei (₨3,138) | ₨1,048 | + 199% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei (₨379) | ₨228 | + 66% | |
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TOTAL | + 60% |

These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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