Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland)
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| Food | + 5% | |||
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| Food in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (46 zł) | 40 zł | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29 lei (27 zł) | 29 zł | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (7 zł) | 4.25 zł | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 16 lei (15 zł) | 13 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 28 lei (26 zł) | 16 zł | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.95 lei (4.62 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.43 lei (5.06 zł) | 3.84 zł | + 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.63 lei (3.39 zł) | 4.22 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 42 lei (39 zł) | 32 zł | + 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.88 lei (3.62 zł) | 3.95 zł | - 8% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,746 lei (3,492 zł) | 7,236 zł | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,452 lei (2,286 zł) | 5,114 zł | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 488 lei (455 zł) | 733 zł | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,600 lei (2,424 zł) | 3,963 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,496 lei (1,394 zł) | 2,992 zł | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 532 lei (496 zł) | 412 zł | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 47 lei (44 zł) | 57 zł | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,991 lei (1,856 zł) | 1,877 zł | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 431 lei (402 zł) | 460 zł | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 41 lei (38 zł) | 32 zł | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 74 lei (69 zł) | 41 zł | + 68% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 287 lei (268 zł) | 312 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (134 zł) | 148 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 296 lei (276 zł) | 348 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 348 lei (324 zł) | 408 zł | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 4% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 115,832 lei (107,984 zł) | 119,791 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (7 zł) | 7 zł | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 114 lei (106 zł) | 110 zł | - 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 43 lei (40 zł) | 42 zł | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 5% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (23 zł) | 18 zł | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 33 lei (31 zł) | 34 zł | - 10% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 177 lei (165 zł) | 160 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (23 zł) | 16 zł | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (14 zł) | 13 zł | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (9 zł) | 9 zł | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (42 zł) | 73 zł | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Warsaw (Poland) | ||||
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| Cluj-Napoca | Warsaw | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 98 lei (91 zł) | 123 zł | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 52 lei (49 zł) | 60 zł | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 lei (95 zł) | 248 zł | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 182 lei (169 zł) | 192 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23 lei (22 zł) | 34 zł | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14 lei (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (7 zł) | 14 zł | - 48% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,714 lei (2,530 zł) | 2,424 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.48 lei (0.45 zł) | 0.33 zł | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 172 lei (160 zł) | 158 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (21 zł) | 18 zł | + 12% | |
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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 763 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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