Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca, Romania vs Southampton, United Kingdom
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Food | - 41% | |||
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Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 32 lei (£5.78) | £10 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 lei (£4.03) | £6 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (£2.15) | £3.36 | - 36% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.22 lei (£0.93) | £1.01 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei (£1.79) | £2.86 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.94 lei (£1.06) | £1.28 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (£3.37) | £5.47 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.36 lei (£0.77) | £1.94 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.17 lei (£0.56) | £0.85 | - 34% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.26 lei (£0.58) | £1.71 | - 66% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30 lei (£5.27) | £8 | - 35% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.52 lei (£0.98) | £1.78 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.81 lei (£0.50) | £0.90 | - 45% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,489 lei (£620) | £1,801 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,332 lei (£415) | £1,197 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 483 lei (£86) | £138 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,100 lei (£373) | £981 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,348 lei (£240) | £609 | - 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 230 lei (£41) | £131 | - 69% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (£7) | £17 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,533 lei (£273) | £331 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 394 lei (£70) | £66 | + 6% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 lei (£7) | £5.73 | + 22% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei (£2.90) | £11 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 210 lei (£37) | £81 | - 54% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 lei (£27) | £29 | - 9% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 287 lei (£51) | £67 | - 24% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 301 lei (£54) | £63 | - 15% | |
Transportation | - 51% | |||
Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 51% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,433 lei (£16,081) | £17,216 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.63 lei (£1.00) | £1.21 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 75 lei (£13) | £52 | - 74% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (£3.80) | £13 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 24 lei (£4.21) | £3.90 | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (£5.30) | £7 | - 20% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 112 lei (£20) | £80 | - 75% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (£3.70) | £3.07 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (£2.59) | £1.41 | + 83% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (£2.93) | £3.30 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (£1.15) | £1.51 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (£1.82) | £1.20 | + 52% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 32 lei (£5.74) | £12 | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 43% | |||
Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Southampton (United Kingdom) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 72 lei (£13) | £32 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 42 lei (£7) | £23 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 98 lei (£17) | £89 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (£23) | £51 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (£3.17) | £7 | - 52% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (£1.66) | £3.62 | - 54% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (£1.43) | £4.40 | - 67% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,422 lei (£431) | £401 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.66 lei (£0.12) | £0.17 | - 29% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 166 lei (£29) | £27 | + 8% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (£3.19) | £9 | - 66% | |
TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £5,100 in Southampton you would need to make just about £2,573 (14,467 lei) in Cluj-Napoca.
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