Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 10% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (COL$42,837) | COL$31,299 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 lei (COL$24,996) | COL$26,422 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (COL$14,802) | COL$11,962 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (COL$6,613) | COL$4,057 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 lei (COL$14,031) | COL$9,728 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (COL$7,874) | COL$3,780 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 lei (COL$24,051) | COL$13,763 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.95 lei (COL$4,302) | COL$9,038 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.43 lei (COL$4,716) | COL$4,423 | + 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.63 lei (COL$3,156) | COL$3,686 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 lei (COL$36,503) | COL$48,073 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (COL$7,558) | COL$6,336 | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.88 lei (COL$3,373) | COL$4,458 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 14% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,746 lei (COL$3,254,377) | COL$3,614,250 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,452 lei (COL$2,130,141) | COL$1,602,220 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 488 lei (COL$424,264) | COL$290,019 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,600 lei (COL$2,259,081) | COL$2,069,850 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,496 lei (COL$1,299,581) | COL$1,097,710 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 532 lei (COL$462,228) | COL$206,044 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (COL$40,696) | COL$72,014 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,991 lei (COL$1,729,670) | COL$1,725,050 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 lei (COL$374,583) | COL$655,751 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 lei (COL$35,842) | COL$29,315 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 lei (COL$64,702) | COL$13,114 | + 393% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Medellín | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 lei (COL$249,413) | COL$232,730 | + 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (COL$125,313) | COL$150,484 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (COL$257,238) | COL$336,082 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 lei (COL$302,122) | COL$324,982 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is about the same as in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,832 lei (COL$100,636,462) | COL$81,734,900 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (COL$6,768) | COL$5,358 | + 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 114 lei (COL$99,162) | COL$122,483 | - 19% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43 lei (COL$36,939) | COL$26,569 | + 39% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (COL$21,501) | COL$19,621 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (COL$28,454) | COL$18,590 | + 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 lei (COL$153,433) | COL$104,808 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (COL$21,368) | COL$26,351 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (COL$13,684) | COL$14,315 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (COL$12,799) | COL$19,923 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (COL$8,248) | COL$8,282 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (COL$10,443) | COL$8,773 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (COL$38,692) | COL$40,053 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 31% more expensive than in Medellín (Colombia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Medellín | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (COL$84,942) | COL$55,624 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (COL$45,520) | COL$41,675 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 lei (COL$88,113) | COL$112,608 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 lei (COL$157,704) | COL$103,600 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (COL$20,358) | COL$31,210 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (COL$11,828) | COL$8,965 | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (COL$6,779) | COL$5,787 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,714 lei (COL$2,357,701) | COL$2,138,030 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (COL$418) | COL$150 | + 178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172 lei (COL$149,212) | COL$151,422 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (COL$19,126) | COL$10,536 | + 82% | |
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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 1,128 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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