Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 66% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia)
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| Food | + 48% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 48% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (COL$49,144) | COL$33,330 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 lei (COL$28,481) | COL$18,867 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (COL$15,525) | COL$9,535 | + 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (COL$7,449) | COL$4,730 | + 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (COL$13,519) | COL$7,368 | + 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (COL$8,938) | COL$3,142 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (COL$20,807) | COL$10,077 | + 106% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.16 lei (COL$4,750) | COL$5,778 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.37 lei (COL$4,025) | COL$3,256 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80 lei (COL$4,416) | COL$3,644 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40 lei (COL$36,505) | COL$35,166 | + 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (COL$7,870) | COL$6,303 | + 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.97 lei (COL$3,656) | COL$2,339 | + 56% | |
| Housing | + 127% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 127% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,300 lei (COL$4,881,162) | COL$1,757,200 | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,224 lei (COL$2,969,207) | COL$843,968 | + 252% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 605 lei (COL$557,266) | COL$160,349 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,743 lei (COL$2,526,367) | COL$872,521 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,907 lei (COL$1,756,059) | COL$669,622 | + 162% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 lei (COL$340,406) | COL$102,800 | + 231% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39 lei (COL$36,327) | COL$66,542 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,991 lei (COL$1,833,657) | COL$1,124,730 | + 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 453 lei (COL$417,530) | COL$347,526 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 lei (COL$43,210) | COL$25,509 | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 lei (COL$68,591) | COL$20,479 | + 235% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 47% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Pasto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 lei (COL$264,408) | COL$139,862 | + 89% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 143 lei (COL$132,155) | COL$90,379 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (COL$272,356) | COL$296,953 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 326 lei (COL$300,475) | COL$213,403 | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 45% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 121,299 lei (COL$111,722,067) | COL$54,063,500 | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (COL$6,986) | COL$3,105 | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 lei (COL$95,097) | COL$93,075 | + 2% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31 lei (COL$28,474) | COL$31,709 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 58% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (COL$22,999) | COL$11,737 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (COL$27,685) | COL$17,444 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 lei (COL$157,365) | COL$59,862 | + 163% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (COL$22,653) | COL$12,752 | + 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (COL$16,542) | COL$12,529 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (COL$13,568) | COL$17,378 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (COL$8,744) | COL$5,817 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (COL$13,372) | COL$3,726 | + 259% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (COL$41,018) | COL$22,163 | + 85% | |
| Entertainment | + 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 74% more expensive than in Pasto (Colombia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Pasto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (COL$90,048) | COL$19,326 | + 366% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (COL$48,257) | COL$22,283 | + 117% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115 lei (COL$105,651) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 lei (COL$167,185) | COL$77,031 | + 117% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (COL$21,582) | COL$15,380 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (COL$12,539) | COL$7,770 | + 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (COL$11,388) | COL$5,194 | + 119% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,714 lei (COL$2,499,445) | COL$2,547,040 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (COL$443) | COL$227 | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 194 lei (COL$178,317) | COL$98,396 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (COL$22,473) | COL$4,918 | + 357% | |
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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 62 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
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