Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 66% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 65% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (CHF 9) | CHF 28 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei (CHF 4.97) | CHF 15 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (CHF 3.13) | CHF 10 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (CHF 1.35) | CHF 1.52 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (CHF 2.44) | CHF 8 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (CHF 1.85) | CHF 3.97 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 lei (CHF 3.81) | CHF 9 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.22 lei (CHF 1.02) | CHF 3.96 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.45 lei (CHF 0.87) | CHF 2.04 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.14 lei (CHF 0.61) | CHF 2.37 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (CHF 6) | CHF 12 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (CHF 1.36) | CHF 2.54 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.48 lei (CHF 0.68) | CHF 2.44 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 71% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,769 lei (CHF 734) | CHF 2,710 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,619 lei (CHF 510) | CHF 1,916 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 511 lei (CHF 100) | CHF 205 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,165 lei (CHF 422) | CHF 1,767 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,496 lei (CHF 291) | CHF 1,201 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 380 lei (CHF 74) | CHF 90 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 lei (CHF 9) | CHF 46 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,991 lei (CHF 388) | CHF 660 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 lei (CHF 84) | CHF 160 | - 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 lei (CHF 8) | CHF 18 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 lei (CHF 15) | CHF 35 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 59% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 lei (CHF 56) | CHF 123 | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (CHF 28) | CHF 67 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (CHF 58) | CHF 152 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 lei (CHF 68) | CHF 207 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 64% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 97,499 lei (CHF 18,991) | CHF 28,154 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (CHF 1.50) | CHF 1.81 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei (CHF 16) | CHF 81 | - 80% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 lei (CHF 5.42) | CHF 32 | - 83% | |
| Personal Care | - 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 66% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (CHF 4.82) | CHF 19 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (CHF 6) | CHF 38 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 163 lei (CHF 32) | CHF 102 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (CHF 3.71) | CHF 8 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (CHF 3.07) | CHF 4.59 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (CHF 2.87) | CHF 5.62 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (CHF 1.68) | CHF 2.90 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (CHF 2.34) | CHF 3.79 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (CHF 9) | CHF 46 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 66% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 66% cheaper than in Lausanne (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lausanne | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (CHF 19) | CHF 74 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 lei (CHF 11) | CHF 39 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 lei (CHF 20) | CHF 147 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 lei (CHF 35) | CHF 112 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (CHF 4.74) | CHF 19 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (CHF 2.34) | CHF 5.04 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (CHF 1.70) | CHF 8 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,714 lei (CHF 529) | CHF 708 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (CHF 0.09) | CHF 0.36 | - 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 lei (CHF 34) | CHF 79 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei (CHF 4.12) | CHF 8 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 66% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 295 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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