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:

  • $ 50 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 2.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1071* (4928 RON)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 84 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 6.7 per person
  • $ 6.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 2308* (10626 RON)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 95 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 50 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 3478* (16002 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 33% 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 34% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 11/person
($ 7.6 to $ 16)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 29/person
($ 21 to $ 45)

28% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.5/person
($ 6.1 to $ 8)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 3 for 500ml
($ 2.2 to $ 3.9)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.7 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.6)

51% 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 $ 4.3)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 1.3 to $ 3)

14% 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 $ 2.4)

8% 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
$ 97/night
($ 38 to $ 208)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 82/night
($ 37 to $ 192)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 87/night
($ 44 to $ 179)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 102/night
($ 62 to $ 175)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 137/night
($ 92 to $ 204)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 61/month
($ 39 to $ 98)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 89/month
($ 47 to $ 162)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 130/month
($ 83 to $ 203)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 95/month
($ 63 to $ 167)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 132/month
($ 53 to $ 362)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Cluj-Napoca

On average, the price of supermarket food in Cluj-Napoca is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.9)

50% 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 $ 2.2)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.2)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.9/12 eggs
($ 2.4 to $ 3.7)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.7/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 8.6)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
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 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 0.9)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.9/km
($ 0.8 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)

68% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.9
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in Cluj-Napoca

On average, budget for leisure activities in Cluj-Napoca is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.5/ticket
($ 5.4 to $ 8.6)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 22/hr
($ 14 to $ 30)

3% 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 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 5.6/pack
($ 5.2 to $ 6.1)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 71
($ 28 to $ 110)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 40
($ 23 to $ 58)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Cluj-Napoca
London → Cluj-Napoca
London → Cluj-Napoca
$ 132
(fair price: $ 100)
Dublin → Cluj-Napoca
Dublin → Cluj-Napoca
Dublin → Cluj-Napoca
$ 175
(fair price: $ 140)
Manchester → Cluj-Napoca
Manchester → Cluj-Napoca
Manchester → Cluj-Napoca
$ 202
(fair price: $ 151)
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca
Chicago → Cluj-Napoca
$ 789
(fair price: $ 663)
New York City → Cluj-Napoca
New York City → Cluj-Napoca
New York City → Cluj-Napoca
$ 759
(fair price: $ 602)
Los Angeles → Cluj-Napoca
Los Angeles  → Cluj-Napoca
Los Angeles  → Cluj-Napoca
$ 845
(fair price: $ 680)

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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 03-11-2024.

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