Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 42 lei (990 Lek) | 953 Lek | + 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 lei (542 Lek) | 643 Lek | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (328 Lek) | 354 Lek | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6 lei (143 Lek) | 188 Lek | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (255 Lek) | 241 Lek | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (203 Lek) | 123 Lek | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19 lei (460 Lek) | 478 Lek | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.79 lei (138 Lek) | 115 Lek | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.68 lei (111 Lek) | 88 Lek | + 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.55 lei (84 Lek) | 109 Lek | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (736 Lek) | 1,585 Lek | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (145 Lek) | 172 Lek | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.10 lei (74 Lek) | 94 Lek | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,577 lei (85,213 Lek) | 77,237 Lek | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,523 lei (60,109 Lek) | 43,455 Lek | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 467 lei (11,128 Lek) | 13,847 Lek | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,152 lei (51,250 Lek) | 59,651 Lek | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,393 lei (33,174 Lek) | 36,621 Lek | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 251 lei (5,974 Lek) | 13,537 Lek | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40 lei (961 Lek) | 1,720 Lek | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,749 lei (41,668 Lek) | 45,753 Lek | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 434 lei (10,326 Lek) | 14,276 Lek | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (871 Lek) | 675 Lek | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (429 Lek) | 483 Lek | - 11% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 194 lei (4,619 Lek) | 5,527 Lek | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 155 lei (3,692 Lek) | 4,756 Lek | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 297 lei (7,071 Lek) | 8,743 Lek | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 342 lei (8,151 Lek) | 14,796 Lek | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 90,433 lei (2,154,075 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (181 Lek) | 220 Lek | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 77 lei (1,837 Lek) | 1,570 Lek | + 17% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei (583 Lek) | 2,568 Lek | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 19 lei (442 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31 lei (737 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 123 lei (2,919 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (529 Lek) | 532 Lek | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (348 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (388 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (188 Lek) | 203 Lek | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (240 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 30 lei (708 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 88 lei (2,100 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (1,241 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 105 lei (2,505 Lek) | 3,460 Lek | - 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 136 lei (3,230 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (551 Lek) | 1,159 Lek | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (229 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (182 Lek) | 317 Lek | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,527 lei (60,192 Lek) | 70,450 Lek | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (11 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (4,346 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (483 Lek) | 339 Lek | + 42% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 380 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 29, 2023.
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