Cost of living in Montreux is 158% higher than in Cluj-Napoca (without rent).
Rent in Montreux is 280% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca.
Cost of living including rent in Montreux is 220% higher than in Cluj-Napoca.
Food in Montreux is 159% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca.
Transport in Montreux is 159% more expensive than in Cluj-Napoca.
| Montreux | Cluj-Napoca | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Montreux | Cluj-Napoca | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 29.7 $ | 11.3 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 112 $ | 55.9 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 17.6 $ | 6.73 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.51 $ | 3.13 $ | 
| Capuccino | 5.6 $ | 3.15 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 4.86 $ | 2.24 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.09 $ | 1.61 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 3.88 $ | 1.31 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.83 $ | 1.71 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 6.94 $ | 3.03 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 23.5 $ | 9.5 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 29.1 $ | 6.9 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 43.1 $ | 11.1 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.88 $ | 1.17 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.14 $ | 1.68 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.44 $ | 1.73 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.97 $ | 1.02 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.5 $ | 1.02 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 0.56 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.96 $ | 1.93 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 14.3 $ | 7.56 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.23 $ | 1.1 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 10.6 $ | 5.81 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 4.36 $ | 0.67 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 86.7 $ | 22.5 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.21 $ | 1.64 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 43 $ | 8.07 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 123 $ | 39.7 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 15.9 $ | 6.41 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 6.05 $ | 3.32 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.75 $ | 2.15 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 4.56 $ | 3.29 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 149 $ | 79.9 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 227 $ | 122 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 57.3 $ | 9.33 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,718 $ | 398 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 2,400 $ | 763 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,916 $ | 544 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,171 $ | 1,085 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 15,516 $ | 3,386 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 10,043 $ | 2,488 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 7,791 $ | 1,268 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.48 % | 6.34 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 87.3 $ | 40.1 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 21.3 $ | 6.75 $ | 
| Haircut | 39.8 $ | 8.03 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 162 $ | 82.4 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 112 $ | 71.4 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,758 $ | 486 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 22,183 $ | 11,633 $ |