Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 26% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 25% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (193 Kwacha) | 133 Kwacha | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei (107 Kwacha) | 68 Kwacha | + 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (68 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (29 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (53 Kwacha) | 27 Kwacha | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (40 Kwacha) | 23 Kwacha | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 lei (82 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.22 lei (22 Kwacha) | 34 Kwacha | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.45 lei (19 Kwacha) | 24 Kwacha | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.14 lei (13 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (135 Kwacha) | 161 Kwacha | - 16% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (29 Kwacha) | 21 Kwacha | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.48 lei (15 Kwacha) | 15 Kwacha | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 24% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,769 lei (15,846 Kwacha) | 13,253 Kwacha | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,619 lei (11,011 Kwacha) | 9,866 Kwacha | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 511 lei (2,149 Kwacha) | 547 Kwacha | + 293% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,165 lei (9,105 Kwacha) | 9,508 Kwacha | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,496 lei (6,289 Kwacha) | 5,942 Kwacha | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 380 lei (1,600 Kwacha) | 421 Kwacha | + 280% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 lei (191 Kwacha) | 391 Kwacha | - 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,991 lei (8,370 Kwacha) | 5,688 Kwacha | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 lei (1,813 Kwacha) | 1,980 Kwacha | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 lei (173 Kwacha) | 71 Kwacha | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 lei (313 Kwacha) | 56 Kwacha | + 457% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 42% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 lei (1,207 Kwacha) | 642 Kwacha | + 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (606 Kwacha) | 499 Kwacha | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (1,245 Kwacha) | 904 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 lei (1,462 Kwacha) | 783 Kwacha | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is about the same as in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 97,499 lei (409,929 Kwacha) | 234,832 Kwacha | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (32 Kwacha) | 22 Kwacha | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei (354 Kwacha) | 533 Kwacha | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 28 lei (117 Kwacha) | 176 Kwacha | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 78% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (104 Kwacha) | 50 Kwacha | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (138 Kwacha) | 59 Kwacha | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 163 lei (686 Kwacha) | 311 Kwacha | + 121% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (80 Kwacha) | 51 Kwacha | + 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (66 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (62 Kwacha) | 41 Kwacha | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (36 Kwacha) | 26 Kwacha | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (51 Kwacha) | 20 Kwacha | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (187 Kwacha) | 159 Kwacha | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | + 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 61% more expensive than in Lusaka (Zambia) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Lusaka | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (411 Kwacha) | 282 Kwacha | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 lei (234 Kwacha) | 141 Kwacha | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 lei (426 Kwacha) | 369 Kwacha | + 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 lei (763 Kwacha) | 444 Kwacha | + 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (102 Kwacha) | 46 Kwacha | + 124% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (51 Kwacha) | 29 Kwacha | + 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (37 Kwacha) | 17 Kwacha | + 117% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,714 lei (11,410 Kwacha) | 4,733 Kwacha | + 141% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (2.02 Kwacha) | 1.36 Kwacha | + 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 lei (736 Kwacha) | 728 Kwacha | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei (89 Kwacha) | 42 Kwacha | + 114% | |
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TOTAL | + 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 204 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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