Cluj-Napoca, Cluj, Romania · Population 286,598
▲ +0% vs Romania average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | lei27.79 ($6.04) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | lei111 ($24.17) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | lei8.34 ($1.81) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | lei630 ($137) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | lei102 ($22.15) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | lei269 ($58.41) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | lei77.82 ($16.92) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | lei77.82 ($16.92) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | lei20.38 ($4.43) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | lei1,252 ($272) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | lei871 ($189) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | lei2,612 ($568) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Cluj-Napoca is lei5,607 ($1,219) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of lei2,724 ($592) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly lei3,541 ($770) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (lei871 ($189)) represents about 32% of the total single-person budget.
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lei2,558 ($556) / moCluj-Napoca is one of the key cities in Romania. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is lei2,724 ($592), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around lei871 ($189) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to lei6,344 ($1,379) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately lei4,875 ($1,060) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Cluj-Napoca is lei5,607 ($1,219). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least lei3,541 ($770) per month.