- Cost of Living
- Romania
- China
- Cluj-Napoca
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca, Romania compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 15 lei (元25) | 元45 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (元30) | 元45 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.88 lei (元8) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (元11) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 lei (元28) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.51 lei (元5.93) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.38 lei (元4.02) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.88 lei (元4.87) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (元25) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.60 lei (元9) | 元7 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.06 lei (元3.49) | 元4.17 | - 16% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 8% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,886 lei (元3,189) | 元1,500 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,379 lei (元2,332) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 364 lei (元616) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,077 lei (元1,820) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 776 lei (元1,311) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 289 lei (元488) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 39 lei (元66) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,317 lei (元2,226) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 364 lei (元616) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (元58) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 lei (元26) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (元364) | 元500 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 143 lei (元242) | 元250 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 299 lei (元505) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 338 lei (元572) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 20% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,000 lei (元118,329) | 元99,994 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.27 lei (元9) | 元7 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 60 lei (元101) | 元83 | + 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (元36) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 1% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (元44) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (元45) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 118 lei (元199) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (元35) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (元24) | 元25 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (元29) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.34 lei (元9) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (元17) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 lei (元45) | 元30 | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 2% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei (元105) | 元90 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 39 lei (元66) | 元70 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 95 lei (元161) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 70 lei (元118) | 元300 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (元29) | 元45 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.50 lei (元9) | 元25 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.00 lei (元8) | 元10 | - 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,258 lei (元3,816) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.67 lei (元1.13) | 元0.30 | + 278% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 101 lei (元171) | 元150 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (元25) | 元20 | + 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 506 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.690
CNY
/
RON
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Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is about the same as in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元4,933
(2,918 lei)
in Cluj-Napoca
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,800
in Zibo.
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