Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Maribor (Slovenia)
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Food | - 9% | |||
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Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Maribor (Slovenia) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 lei (€8) | €10 | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 lei (€4.64) | €5.12 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (€2.81) | €3.75 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 lei (€1.23) | €0.88 | + 39% | |
12 eggs, large | 11 lei (€2.18) | €2.01 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (€1.74) | €2.09 | - 17% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (€3.93) | €5.45 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.79 lei (€1.18) | €1.25 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.68 lei (€0.95) | €0.61 | + 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.55 lei (€0.72) | €0.98 | - 26% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (€6) | €6 | + 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (€1.24) | - | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.10 lei (€0.63) | €0.75 | - 16% | |
Housing | - 1% | |||
Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is about the same as in Maribor (Slovenia) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,577 lei (€729) | €571 | + 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,523 lei (€514) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467 lei (€95) | €202 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,152 lei (€439) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,393 lei (€284) | €291 | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 251 lei (€51) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (€8) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,749 lei (€357) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 434 lei (€88) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (€7) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (€3.67) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Maribor (Slovenia) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 194 lei (€40) | €80 | - 51% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 155 lei (€32) | €29 | + 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 lei (€61) | €83 | - 27% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 lei (€70) | €92 | - 24% | |
Transportation | - 6% | |||
Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Maribor (Slovenia) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,433 lei (€18,434) | €21,977 | - 16% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.55) | €1.25 | + 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 77 lei (€16) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei (€4.99) | €12 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Maribor (Slovenia) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 lei (€3.78) | €11 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (€6) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 123 lei (€25) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (€4.52) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (€2.98) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (€3.32) | €2.73 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (€1.61) | €1.07 | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.05) | €2.02 | + 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (€6) | €11 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Maribor (Slovenia) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88 lei (€18) | €22 | - 18% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (€11) | €11 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 lei (€21) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 lei (€28) | €44 | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (€4.71) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (€1.96) | €1.73 | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (€1.56) | €2.40 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,527 lei (€515) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (€0.10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (€37) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (€4.13) | €4.03 | + 2% | |
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TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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