Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada)
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (C$14) | C$19 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 lei (C$8) | C$11 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (C$4.91) | C$9 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (C$2.19) | C$2.69 | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 lei (C$4.66) | C$5.27 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (C$2.61) | C$4.33 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 lei (C$8) | C$10 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.95 lei (C$1.43) | C$3.79 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.43 lei (C$1.57) | C$2.67 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.63 lei (C$1.05) | C$3.97 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 lei (C$12) | C$24 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (C$2.51) | C$2.47 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.88 lei (C$1.12) | C$2.62 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,746 lei (C$1,080) | C$2,008 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,452 lei (C$707) | C$1,671 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 488 lei (C$141) | C$115 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,600 lei (C$750) | C$1,201 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,496 lei (C$431) | C$1,069 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 532 lei (C$153) | C$85 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (C$14) | C$83 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,991 lei (C$574) | C$351 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 lei (C$124) | C$159 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 lei (C$12) | C$17 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 lei (C$21) | C$28 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 lei (C$83) | C$87 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (C$42) | C$80 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (C$85) | C$119 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 lei (C$100) | C$162 | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,832 lei (C$33,403) | C$25,318 | + 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (C$2.25) | C$1.65 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 114 lei (C$33) | C$66 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43 lei (C$12) | C$31 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (C$7) | C$13 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (C$9) | C$38 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 lei (C$51) | C$54 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (C$7) | C$9 | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (C$4.54) | C$5.63 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (C$4.25) | C$5.47 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (C$2.74) | C$3.95 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (C$3.47) | C$1.60 | + 116% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (C$13) | C$24 | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Nanaimo, British Columbia (Canada) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Nanaimo, British Columbia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (C$28) | C$63 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (C$15) | C$28 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 lei (C$29) | C$105 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 lei (C$52) | C$107 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (C$7) | C$12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (C$3.93) | C$5.19 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (C$2.25) | C$6 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,714 lei (C$783) | C$677 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (C$0.14) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172 lei (C$50) | C$53 | - 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (C$6) | C$14 | - 53% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 248 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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