Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 11% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 lei (25 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 26 lei (14 BYN) | 11 BYN | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (9 BYN) | 5.84 BYN | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (3.78 BYN) | 2.51 BYN | + 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (7 BYN) | 3.96 BYN | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (5.17 BYN) | 6 BYN | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20 lei (11 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.22 lei (2.85 BYN) | 3.72 BYN | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.45 lei (2.43 BYN) | 2.45 BYN | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.14 lei (1.71 BYN) | 2.22 BYN | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (18 BYN) | 32 BYN | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (3.82 BYN) | 3.75 BYN | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.48 lei (1.90 BYN) | 1.32 BYN | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,769 lei (2,057 BYN) | 1,711 BYN | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,619 lei (1,429 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 511 lei (279 BYN) | 131 BYN | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,165 lei (1,182 BYN) | 1,168 BYN | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,496 lei (816 BYN) | 817 BYN | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 380 lei (208 BYN) | 86 BYN | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 lei (25 BYN) | 26 BYN | - 5% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,991 lei (1,086 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 lei (235 BYN) | 465 BYN | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 lei (23 BYN) | 27 BYN | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 lei (41 BYN) | 32 BYN | + 28% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 lei (157 BYN) | 171 BYN | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (79 BYN) | 81 BYN | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (162 BYN) | 261 BYN | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 lei (190 BYN) | 286 BYN | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 26% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 26% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 97,499 lei (53,206 BYN) | 38,634 BYN | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (4.21 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei (46 BYN) | 46 BYN | - 0% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43 lei (24 BYN) | 25 BYN | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is about the same as in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (14 BYN) | 16 BYN | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (18 BYN) | 21 BYN | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 163 lei (89 BYN) | 36 BYN | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (10 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (9 BYN) | 11 BYN | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (8 BYN) | 9 BYN | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (4.70 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (7 BYN) | 5.56 BYN | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (24 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (53 BYN) | 55 BYN | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 56 lei (30 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 lei (55 BYN) | 88 BYN | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 lei (99 BYN) | 120 BYN | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 24 lei (13 BYN) | 15 BYN | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (7 BYN) | 5.01 BYN | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (4.76 BYN) | 7 BYN | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,714 lei (1,481 BYN) | 1,010 BYN | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (0.26 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 lei (96 BYN) | 82 BYN | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei (12 BYN) | 4.35 BYN | + 166% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 464 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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