Cost of living in Baia Mare is 21% lower than in Cluj-Napoca (without rent).
Rent in Baia Mare is 47% cheaper than in Cluj-Napoca.
Cost of living including rent in Baia Mare is 34% lower than in Cluj-Napoca.
Food in Baia Mare is 19% cheaper than in Cluj-Napoca.
Transport in Baia Mare is 41% cheaper than in Cluj-Napoca.
| Baia Mare | Cluj-Napoca | |
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| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Baia Mare | Cluj-Napoca | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.81 $ | 11.3 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 36.1 $ | 55.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.9 $ | 6.73 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 3.13 $ |
| Capuccino | 2 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.75 $ | 2.24 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.42 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.31 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.71 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.18 $ | 3.03 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.5 $ | 9.5 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.93 $ | 6.9 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.96 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.17 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.68 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.73 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.02 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.58 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.6 $ | 7.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.65 $ | 5.81 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.7 $ | 22.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 7.59 $ | 8.07 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 30.1 $ | 39.7 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.36 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.37 $ | 3.32 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 2.15 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.5 $ | 3.29 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
63.6 $ | 79.9 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
97.6 $ | 122 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.6 $ | 9.33 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 189 $ | 398 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 391 $ | 763 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 246 $ | 544 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 518 $ | 1,085 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,105 $ | 3,386 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,337 $ | 2,488 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 667 $ | 1,268 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.79 % | 6.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 32 $ | 40.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.03 $ | 6.75 $ |
| Haircut | 5.94 $ | 8.03 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73.4 $ | 82.4 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56 $ | 71.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 391 $ | 486 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,509 $ | 11,633 $ |