Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 35% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 lei (95 kr) | 101 kr | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 lei (52 kr) | 85 kr | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (31 kr) | 58 kr | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 lei (14 kr) | 14 kr | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (24 kr) | 36 kr | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (19 kr) | 30 kr | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (44 kr) | 49 kr | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.79 lei (13 kr) | 28 kr | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.68 lei (11 kr) | 12 kr | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.55 lei (8 kr) | 16 kr | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (70 kr) | 95 kr | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (14 kr) | 20 kr | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.10 lei (7 kr) | 22 kr | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 42% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,845 lei (8,743 kr) | 13,589 kr | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,554 lei (5,808 kr) | 9,634 kr | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467 lei (1,062 kr) | 1,053 kr | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,152 lei (4,892 kr) | 8,785 kr | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,393 lei (3,167 kr) | 6,374 kr | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 251 lei (570 kr) | 410 kr | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 43 lei (97 kr) | 275 kr | - 65% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,749 lei (3,977 kr) | 4,385 kr | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 434 lei (986 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (83 kr) | 67 kr | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (41 kr) | 203 kr | - 80% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 194 lei (441 kr) | 937 kr | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 155 lei (352 kr) | 400 kr | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 lei (675 kr) | 958 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 lei (778 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,433 lei (205,622 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (17 kr) | 16 kr | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 77 lei (175 kr) | 553 kr | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei (56 kr) | 307 kr | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 lei (42 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (70 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 123 lei (279 kr) | 207 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (50 kr) | 41 kr | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (33 kr) | 31 kr | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (37 kr) | 28 kr | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (18 kr) | 28 kr | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (23 kr) | 21 kr | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (68 kr) | 274 kr | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88 lei (201 kr) | 407 kr | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (118 kr) | 264 kr | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 lei (239 kr) | 966 kr | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 lei (308 kr) | 882 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (53 kr) | 131 kr | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (22 kr) | 40 kr | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (17 kr) | 70 kr | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,527 lei (5,746 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (1.09 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (415 kr) | 286 kr | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (46 kr) | 66 kr | - 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 40% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 176 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2023.
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