Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Lille (France)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 lei (€8) | €15 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 lei (€4.62) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (€2.80) | €5.83 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 lei (€1.22) | €1.18 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (€2.17) | €3.66 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (€1.73) | €2.66 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (€3.92) | €7 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.79 lei (€1.18) | €2.33 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.68 lei (€0.95) | €1.42 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.55 lei (€0.72) | €2.04 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (€6) | €6 | + 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (€1.24) | €1.95 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.10 lei (€0.63) | €1.15 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lille | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,577 lei (€727) | €1,202 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,523 lei (€513) | €869 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467 lei (€95) | €123 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,152 lei (€437) | €665 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,393 lei (€283) | €563 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 251 lei (€51) | €75 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (€8) | €28 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,749 lei (€355) | €336 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 434 lei (€88) | €95 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (€7) | €10 | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (€3.66) | €13 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lille | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 194 lei (€39) | €93 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 155 lei (€31) | €35 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 lei (€60) | €95 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 lei (€70) | €90 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lille | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,433 lei (€18,375) | €23,157 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.54) | €1.59 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 77 lei (€16) | €53 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei (€4.97) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lille | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 lei (€3.77) | €5.32 | - 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (€6) | €4.35 | + 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 123 lei (€25) | €25 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (€4.51) | €4.09 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (€2.97) | €3.41 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (€3.31) | €3.68 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.61) | €1.60 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.04) | €2.15 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (€6) | €23 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lille | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88 lei (€18) | €43 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (€11) | €22 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 lei (€21) | €79 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 lei (€28) | €54 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (€4.70) | €8 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (€1.96) | €3.11 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.55) | €5.34 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,527 lei (€513) | €443 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (€0.10) | €0.22 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (€37) | €35 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (€4.12) | €7 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 41% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 181 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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