Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca, Romania vs Patras, Greece
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Food | - 29% | |||
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Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 lei (€7) | €9 | - 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 lei (€4.65) | €5.45 | - 15% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.48) | €3.75 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.22 lei (€1.07) | €1.23 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei (€2.06) | €3.25 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.94 lei (€1.22) | €1.35 | - 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (€3.88) | €4.12 | - 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.36 lei (€0.89) | €1.36 | - 34% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.17 lei (€0.65) | €0.68 | - 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (€0.67) | €1.14 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 lei (€6) | €8 | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.52 lei (€1.13) | €2.02 | - 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.81 lei (€0.58) | €0.90 | - 36% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is about the same as in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,489 lei (€716) | €426 | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,332 lei (€478) | €302 | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 483 lei (€99) | €122 | - 19% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,100 lei (€431) | €316 | + 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,348 lei (€276) | €245 | + 13% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 230 lei (€47) | €94 | - 50% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (€8) | €21 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,533 lei (€314) | €351 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 394 lei (€81) | €71 | + 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 lei (€8) | €10 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei (€3.34) | €5.67 | - 41% | |
Clothes | - 29% | |||
Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 210 lei (€43) | €83 | - 48% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 lei (€31) | €40 | - 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 287 lei (€59) | €70 | - 16% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 301 lei (€62) | €71 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 39% | |||
Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,433 lei (€18,547) | €23,202 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.63 lei (€1.15) | €1.57 | - 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 75 lei (€15) | €39 | - 61% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (€4.39) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 lei (€4.86) | €3.23 | + 50% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (€6) | €5.59 | + 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 112 lei (€23) | €32 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (€4.26) | €3.88 | + 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (€2.98) | €3.80 | - 22% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (€3.38) | €3.50 | - 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (€1.32) | €1.53 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.10) | €1.83 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32 lei (€7) | €11 | - 39% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Patras (Greece) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 lei (€15) | €22 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 42 lei (€9) | €15 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 98 lei (€20) | €38 | - 47% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (€27) | €46 | - 41% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (€3.65) | €7 | - 47% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (€1.92) | €3.40 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.65) | €3.22 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,422 lei (€497) | €792 | - 37% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 lei (€0.14) | €0.24 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 166 lei (€34) | €38 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (€3.68) | €4.08 | - 10% | |
TOTAL | - 27% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Patras (Greece)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €1,200 in Patras you would need to make just about €878 (4,279 lei) in Cluj-Napoca.
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