City in Cluj County, Romania
Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca
How much a month costs in Cluj-Napoca
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $1,370–1,900 (lei6,500–9,000).
Prices in Cluj-Napoca
Typical 2026 ranges in RON, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | RON | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | lei2,500–4,200 | $527–886 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | lei1,800–3,000 | $380–633 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | lei70–120 | $15–25 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | lei250–500 | $53–105 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | lei25–45 | $5.3–9.5 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | lei70–140 | $15–30 |
| Cappuccino | lei12–20 | $2.5–4.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | lei12–20 | $2.5–4.2 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | lei3–5 | $0.6–1.1 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | lei18–32 | $3.8–6.8 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | lei150–300 | $32–63 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | lei30–60 | $6.3–12.7 |
Value for money: 68/100
A value score of 68/100 means Cluj-Napoca gives more quality of life per dollar than 67% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 73/100. It's the 8th most affordable of 10 places we cover in Romania.
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Cost of living across Romania
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Sighișoara | $949–1,370 | 90/100 |
| Brașov | $1,160–1,690 | 77/100 |
| Sibiu | $1,160–1,690 | 83/100 |
| Constanța | $1,160–1,690 | 78/100 |
| Danube Delta | $1,160–1,790 | 71/100 |
| Timișoara | $1,270–1,790 | 74/100 |
| Oradea | $1,270–1,900 | 69/100 |
| Cluj-Napoca | $1,370–1,900 | 68/100 |
| Bucharest | $1,370–2,000 | 66/100 |
| Iași | $1,370–2,000 | 63/100 |
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Cluj-Napoca?
About $738–1,010 on a lean budget, $1,370–1,900 for a comfortable month and $2,640–4,010 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Cluj-Napoca?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs lei2,500–4,200 ($527–886) a month in the center and lei1,800–3,000 ($380–633) outside it.
How much does food cost in Cluj-Napoca?
A local meal is lei25–45 ($5.3–9.5); a mid-range restaurant is lei70–140 ($15–30) per person.
Is Romania expensive?
Prices in Romania are about 44% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- Cluj-Napoca International Airport
- CFR Călători
- Bolt Romania
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.