Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 59% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States)
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | San Diego, California | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei ($12) | $26 | - 56% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 lei ($7) | $13 | - 47% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei ($3.70) | $5.63 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei ($1.78) | $1.05 | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei ($3.35) | $4.28 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei ($1.97) | $4.80 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 lei ($6) | $5.89 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.08 lei ($1.10) | $3.66 | - 70% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.56 lei ($0.99) | $1.86 | - 47% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.12 lei ($1.11) | $2.44 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40 lei ($9) | $14 | - 37% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei ($1.86) | $2.65 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.57 lei ($0.99) | $2.32 | - 57% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 74% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | San Diego, California | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,859 lei ($1,056) | $4,636 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,309 lei ($719) | $3,638 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 488 lei ($106) | $240 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,790 lei ($607) | $2,802 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,067 lei ($449) | $2,314 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 532 lei ($116) | $124 | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei ($10) | $74 | - 86% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,991 lei ($433) | $375 | + 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 lei ($94) | $132 | - 29% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56 lei ($12) | $13 | - 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 lei ($16) | $30 | - 46% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | San Diego, California | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 lei ($62) | $62 | + 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei ($31) | $62 | - 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei ($64) | $102 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 lei ($76) | $140 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 45% | |||
Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | San Diego, California | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 121,299 lei ($26,373) | $27,925 | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei ($1.69) | $1.35 | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 106 lei ($23) | $71 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39 lei ($8) | $17 | - 52% | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 51% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | San Diego, California | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei ($5.38) | $14 | - 62% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei ($7) | $15 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 lei ($38) | $129 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei ($5.35) | $9 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei ($3.42) | $3.27 | + 5% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei ($3.20) | $7 | - 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei ($2.06) | $4.90 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 23 lei ($5.01) | $2.16 | + 132% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei ($10) | $32 | - 70% | |
Entertainment | - 59% | |||
Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 59% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | San Diego, California | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei ($21) | $76 | - 72% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei ($11) | $32 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115 lei ($25) | $252 | - 90% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 lei ($39) | $106 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei ($5.09) | $19 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei ($2.96) | $5.42 | - 45% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei ($2.69) | $10 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,714 lei ($590) | $498 | + 19% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei ($0.10) | $0.30 | - 65% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 197 lei ($43) | $76 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei ($5.26) | $10 | - 50% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 425 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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