Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 24% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic)
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (272 Kč) | 235 Kč | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 lei (158 Kč) | 192 Kč | - 18% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (87 Kč) | 100 Kč | - 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (42 Kč) | 28 Kč | + 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (79 Kč) | 80 Kč | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (46 Kč) | 73 Kč | - 37% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 lei (141 Kč) | 176 Kč | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.08 lei (26 Kč) | 36 Kč | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.56 lei (23 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.12 lei (26 Kč) | 26 Kč | + 2% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 40 lei (202 Kč) | 160 Kč | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (44 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 3% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.57 lei (23 Kč) | 28 Kč | - 17% | |
Housing | - 39% | |||
Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | Prague | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,859 lei (24,749 Kč) | 42,789 Kč | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,309 lei (16,856 Kč) | 31,528 Kč | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 488 lei (2,487 Kč) | 5,523 Kč | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,790 lei (14,211 Kč) | 26,263 Kč | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,067 lei (10,527 Kč) | 19,550 Kč | - 46% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 532 lei (2,710 Kč) | 3,955 Kč | - 31% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (239 Kč) | 537 Kč | - 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,991 lei (10,141 Kč) | 12,353 Kč | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 lei (2,196 Kč) | 4,046 Kč | - 46% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 56 lei (287 Kč) | 332 Kč | - 14% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 lei (379 Kč) | 242 Kč | + 57% | |
Clothes | - 39% | |||
Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | Prague | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 lei (1,462 Kč) | 2,080 Kč | - 30% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (735 Kč) | 1,288 Kč | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (1,508 Kč) | 2,382 Kč | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 lei (1,771 Kč) | 3,332 Kč | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 11% | |||
Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | Prague | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 121,299 lei (617,882 Kč) | 806,875 Kč | - 23% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (40 Kč) | 40 Kč | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 106 lei (539 Kč) | 547 Kč | - 1% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 39 lei (196 Kč) | 307 Kč | - 36% | |
Personal Care | - 20% | |||
Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | Prague | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (126 Kč) | 182 Kč | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (167 Kč) | 195 Kč | - 15% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 lei (900 Kč) | 1,224 Kč | - 27% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (125 Kč) | 167 Kč | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (80 Kč) | 96 Kč | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (75 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 13% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (48 Kč) | 65 Kč | - 25% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 23 lei (117 Kč) | 70 Kč | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (227 Kč) | 475 Kč | - 52% | |
Entertainment | - 27% | |||
Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Prague (Czech Republic) | ||||
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Cluj-Napoca | Prague | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (498 Kč) | 702 Kč | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (267 Kč) | 504 Kč | - 47% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115 lei (584 Kč) | 2,580 Kč | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 lei (925 Kč) | 1,180 Kč | - 22% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (119 Kč) | 184 Kč | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (69 Kč) | 76 Kč | - 9% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (63 Kč) | 54 Kč | + 17% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,714 lei (13,823 Kč) | 16,378 Kč | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (2.45 Kč) | 3.41 Kč | - 28% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 197 lei (1,005 Kč) | 1,563 Kč | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (123 Kč) | 157 Kč | - 21% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 608 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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