Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca is 3% lower than in Ashtarak (without rent).
Rent in Cluj-Napoca is 20% cheaper than in Ashtarak.
Cost of living including rent in Cluj-Napoca is 12% lower than in Ashtarak.
Food in Cluj-Napoca is 3% cheaper than in Ashtarak.
Transport in Cluj-Napoca is 128% more expensive than in Ashtarak.
| Cluj-Napoca | Ashtarak | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Cluj-Napoca | Ashtarak | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
11.3 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 55.9 $ | 56.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.73 $ | 8.56 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.13 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.15 $ | 3.46 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.24 $ | 0.95 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.61 $ | 1.59 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.31 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 2.31 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.03 $ | 2.42 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.5 $ | 7.97 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.9 $ | 8.11 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11.1 $ | 12.3 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.68 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.73 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 0.67 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.02 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.93 $ | 1.93 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.56 $ | 9.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.1 $ | 1.37 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.81 $ | 2.56 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 22.5 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.64 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.07 $ | 4.93 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 39.7 $ | 32.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.41 $ | 5.9 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.32 $ | 3.42 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.15 $ | 3.27 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 3.29 $ | 3.52 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
79.9 $ | 78.6 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
122 $ | 121 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.33 $ | 22.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 398 $ | 500 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 763 $ | 839 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 544 $ | 715 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 1,085 $ | 1,343 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,386 $ | 3,151 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 2,488 $ | 1,476 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,268 $ | 776 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.34 % | 15.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 40.1 $ | 89.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.75 $ | 6.99 $ |
| Haircut | 8.03 $ | 6.6 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.4 $ | 128 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 71.4 $ | 99.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 486 $ | 366 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,633 $ | 10,732 $ |