Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 79% more expensive than in Amritsar (India)
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| Food | + 123% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 123% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (₨1,059) | ₨335 | + 216% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 lei (₨614) | ₨327 | + 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (₨334) | ₨90 | + 272% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (₨160) | ₨44 | + 265% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (₨291) | ₨54 | + 442% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (₨193) | ₨31 | + 515% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (₨448) | ₨242 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.16 lei (₨102) | ₨78 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.37 lei (₨87) | ₨31 | + 175% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80 lei (₨95) | ₨133 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40 lei (₨786) | ₨965 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (₨170) | ₨79 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.97 lei (₨79) | ₨27 | + 192% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 131% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,277 lei (₨104,710) | ₨18,749 | + 458% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,359 lei (₨66,644) | ₨9,000 | + 640% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 612 lei (₨12,136) | ₨3,836 | + 216% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,835 lei (₨56,256) | ₨21,203 | + 165% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,772 lei (₨35,166) | ₨25,000 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 422 lei (₨8,373) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 42 lei (₨835) | ₨1,260 | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,991 lei (₨39,502) | ₨42,183 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 417 lei (₨8,269) | ₨8,000 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 lei (₨931) | ₨200 | + 365% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 lei (₨1,478) | ₨500 | + 196% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 40% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 lei (₨5,696) | ₨2,408 | + 137% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 143 lei (₨2,847) | ₨2,784 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (₨5,867) | ₨4,826 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 326 lei (₨6,473) | ₨4,476 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 54% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 54% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 121,299 lei (₨2,406,782) | ₨606,097 | + 297% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (₨151) | ₨81 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 lei (₨2,049) | ₨1,965 | + 4% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30 lei (₨602) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 47% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (₨495) | ₨545 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (₨596) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 lei (₨3,390) | ₨1,500 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (₨488) | ₨248 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (₨356) | ₨204 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (₨292) | ₨200 | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (₨188) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (₨288) | ₨73 | + 297% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (₨884) | ₨148 | + 495% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 47% more expensive than in Amritsar (India) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Amritsar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (₨1,940) | ₨1,091 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (₨1,040) | ₨439 | + 137% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115 lei (₨2,276) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 lei (₨3,602) | ₨2,235 | + 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (₨465) | ₨324 | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (₨270) | ₨197 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (₨245) | ₨137 | + 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,714 lei (₨53,845) | ₨35,986 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (₨10) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 194 lei (₨3,841) | ₨1,700 | + 126% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (₨484) | ₨262 | + 84% | |
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TOTAL | + 79% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 49 prices entered by 9 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2025.
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