Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Munich (Germany)
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| Food | - 37% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (€11) | €17 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 lei (€6) | €13 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (€3.38) | €5.77 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (€1.62) | €1.23 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (€2.94) | €4.16 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (€1.95) | €2.99 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (€4.53) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.16 lei (€1.03) | €2.50 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.37 lei (€0.88) | €1.86 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80 lei (€0.96) | €1.06 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40 lei (€8) | €7 | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (€1.71) | €1.76 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.97 lei (€0.80) | €1.98 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 58% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Munich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,300 lei (€1,063) | €2,465 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,224 lei (€647) | €1,859 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 605 lei (€121) | €282 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,743 lei (€550) | €1,483 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,907 lei (€383) | €1,124 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 lei (€74) | €164 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39 lei (€8) | €32 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,991 lei (€399) | €395 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 453 lei (€91) | €75 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 lei (€9) | €8 | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 lei (€15) | €19 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Munich | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 lei (€58) | €96 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 143 lei (€29) | €37 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (€59) | €101 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 326 lei (€65) | €142 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Munich | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 121,299 lei (€24,338) | €27,102 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.52) | €1.81 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 lei (€21) | €55 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31 lei (€6) | €20 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Munich | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (€5.01) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 lei (€34) | €69 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (€4.93) | €4.00 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (€3.60) | €2.31 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€2.96) | €3.20 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (€1.90) | €1.83 | + 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (€2.91) | €1.35 | + 115% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (€9) | €26 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (€20) | €50 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (€11) | €24 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115 lei (€23) | €149 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 lei (€36) | €63 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (€4.70) | €13 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (€2.73) | €4.92 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (€2.48) | €4.17 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,714 lei (€544) | €431 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (€0.10) | €0.12 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 194 lei (€39) | €63 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (€4.90) | €9 | - 44% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 265 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2025.
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