Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany)
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| Food | - 27% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (€11) | €16 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 lei (€6) | €9 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (€3.39) | €6 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (€1.62) | €1.45 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (€2.95) | €3.71 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10 lei (€1.95) | €2.34 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (€4.54) | €5.55 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.16 lei (€1.04) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.37 lei (€0.88) | €1.47 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.80 lei (€0.96) | €0.75 | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40 lei (€8) | €9 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (€1.72) | €1.80 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.97 lei (€0.80) | €1.33 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,300 lei (€1,064) | €1,563 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,224 lei (€647) | €1,025 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 605 lei (€122) | €225 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,743 lei (€551) | €833 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,907 lei (€383) | €656 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 lei (€74) | €121 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39 lei (€8) | €28 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,991 lei (€400) | €426 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 453 lei (€91) | €106 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 47 lei (€9) | €6 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 lei (€15) | €15 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 lei (€58) | €96 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 143 lei (€29) | €38 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (€59) | €88 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 326 lei (€66) | €110 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 121,299 lei (€24,362) | €20,272 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.52) | €1.78 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 103 lei (€21) | €55 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 31 lei (€6) | €21 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (€5.02) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (€6) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 171 lei (€34) | €115 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (€4.94) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (€3.61) | €2.15 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€2.96) | €3.71 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (€1.91) | €1.71 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 lei (€2.92) | €2.11 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (€9) | €16 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Karlsruhe (Germany) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Karlsruhe | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (€20) | €38 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (€11) | €21 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115 lei (€23) | €84 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 lei (€36) | €79 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (€4.71) | €9 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (€2.73) | €3.89 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (€2.48) | €3.23 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,714 lei (€545) | €440 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (€0.10) | €0.10 | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 194 lei (€39) | €50 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (€4.90) | €7 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | - 35% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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