Cluj-Napoca travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Cluj-Napoca

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Cluj-Napoca for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 49 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 2.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1051* (4942 RON)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 82 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 27 per person
  • $ 6.6 per person
  • $ 6.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 2263* (10654 RON)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 93 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 49 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3408* (16044 RON)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Cluj-Napoca in 2024 is 34% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Cluj-Napoca in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Cluj-Napoca by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cluj-Napoca

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Cluj-Napoca is 35% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 7.4 to $ 15)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 28/person
($ 21 to $ 44)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.3/person
($ 6.1 to $ 8.5)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3 for 500ml
($ 2.1 to $ 3.8)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.5)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 4.2)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 1.3 to $ 3)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.8/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 2.3)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cluj-Napoca

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Cluj-Napoca is 55% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 95/night
($ 38 to $ 204)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 80/night
($ 36 to $ 188)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 85/night
($ 43 to $ 175)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 100/night
($ 61 to $ 171)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 90 to $ 199)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 60/month
($ 39 to $ 96)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 87/month
($ 46 to $ 158)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 127/month
($ 81 to $ 198)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 93/month
($ 62 to $ 163)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 130/month
($ 52 to $ 354)

36% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Cluj-Napoca

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cluj-Napoca is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

47% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.3/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 2.1)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.1)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 3.6)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.6/kg
($ 4.9 to $ 8.5)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Cluj-Napoca

On average, the price of transport in Cluj-Napoca is 33% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.8/km
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

66% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.1)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Cluj-Napoca

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cluj-Napoca is 26% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.3/ticket
($ 5.3 to $ 8.5)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 22/hr
($ 13 to $ 29)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cluj-Napoca

On average, shopping budget in Cluj-Napoca is 7% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.5/pack
($ 5.1 to $ 5.9)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 68
($ 27 to $ 107)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 40
($ 23 to $ 57)

9% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

London → Cluj-Napoca
London → Cluj-Napoca
London → Cluj-Napoca
$ 130
(fair price: $ 98)
Dublin → Cluj-Napoca
Dublin → Cluj-Napoca
Dublin → Cluj-Napoca
$ 171
(fair price: $ 137)
Manchester → Cluj-Napoca
Manchester → Cluj-Napoca
Manchester → Cluj-Napoca
$ 197
(fair price: $ 148)
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca
$ 772
(fair price: $ 649)
New York City → Cluj-Napoca
New York City → Cluj-Napoca
New York City → Cluj-Napoca
$ 743
(fair price: $ 589)
Los Angeles → Cluj-Napoca
Los Angeles  → Cluj-Napoca
Los Angeles  → Cluj-Napoca
$ 827
(fair price: $ 666)

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About this information on the cost of living in Cluj-Napoca

The information about the cost of living in Cluj-Napoca shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Cluj-Napoca was updated on 08-11-2024.

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