Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey)
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| Food | - 15% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 lei (173TL) | 223TL | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 lei (95TL) | 113TL | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (57TL) | 60TL | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 lei (25TL) | 23TL | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (44TL) | 35TL | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (35TL) | 26TL | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (80TL) | 108TL | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.79 lei (24TL) | 18TL | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.68 lei (19TL) | 13TL | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.55 lei (15TL) | 44TL | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (128TL) | 262TL | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (25TL) | 30TL | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.10 lei (13TL) | 9TL | + 41% | |
| Housing | - 6% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,845 lei (15,976TL) | 14,130TL | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,554 lei (10,612TL) | 10,347TL | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467 lei (1,941TL) | 1,459TL | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,152 lei (8,940TL) | 12,010TL | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,393 lei (5,787TL) | 9,722TL | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 251 lei (1,042TL) | 1,003TL | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43 lei (178TL) | 174TL | + 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,749 lei (7,268TL) | 6,588TL | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 434 lei (1,801TL) | 2,863TL | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (152TL) | 117TL | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (75TL) | 69TL | + 9% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Ankara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 194 lei (806TL) | 994TL | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 155 lei (644TL) | 618TL | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 lei (1,233TL) | 2,642TL | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 lei (1,422TL) | 3,884TL | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,433 lei (375,743TL) | 843,838TL | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (32TL) | 22TL | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 77 lei (320TL) | 377TL | - 15% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei (102TL) | 51TL | + 99% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 4% more expensive than in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 lei (77TL) | 26TL | + 200% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (129TL) | 68TL | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 123 lei (509TL) | 897TL | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (92TL) | 49TL | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (61TL) | 55TL | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (68TL) | 81TL | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (33TL) | 24TL | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (42TL) | 65TL | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (124TL) | 98TL | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is about the same as in Ankara (Turkey) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Ankara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88 lei (366TL) | 469TL | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (216TL) | 103TL | + 110% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 lei (437TL) | 813TL | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 lei (563TL) | 665TL | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (96TL) | 149TL | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (40TL) | 51TL | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (32TL) | 79TL | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,527 lei (10,500TL) | 14,162TL | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (1.99TL) | 0.73TL | + 173% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (758TL) | 592TL | + 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (84TL) | 35TL | + 137% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 700 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2023.
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