Cost of living
Cluj-Napoca compared to Craiova
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Overview comparison
Cluj-NapocaCraiova
Consumer prices in Cluj-Napoca are roughly 33% higher than in Craiova.
Cost of living
| Item | Cluj-Napoca | Craiova |
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| Total with rent one person | 993 | 700 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,753 | 1,820 |
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| Without rent one person | 443 | 348 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,772 | 1,401 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 566.88 | 294.97 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 802.04 | 514 |
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| Food person | 386 | 236 |
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| Food family | 949 | 787 |
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| Transport person | 45.7 | 30.72 |
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| Transport family | 132.07 | 79.36 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.39 years | 78.59 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Cluj-Napoca | Craiova |
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| Lunch Menu | 13.16 | 5.65 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 53.8 | 36.54 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.01 | 6.25 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 3.43 | 2.15 |
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| Cappuccino | 2.7 | 2.02 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.91 | 1.89 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Cluj-Napoca | Craiova |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 496.76 | 266.99 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 330.35 | 180.22 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 913.15 | 500.78 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 664.18 | 323.78 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 74.33 | 96.44 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 138.1 | 153.68 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 7.54 | 9.57 |
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Transportation
| Item | Cluj-Napoca | Craiova |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.32 | 5.4 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,840 | 1,680 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,154 | 1,592 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.76 | 0.78 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 21.4% | 21.35% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 6.53 | 4.28 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.4 | 1.69 |
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Groceries
| Item | Cluj-Napoca | Craiova |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.82 | 1.15 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.56 | 0.58 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.63 | 2.7 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 9.16 | 5.68 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.19 | 7.06 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 12.96 | 8.13 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.74 | 1.74 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 | 0.57 |
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Other
| Item | Cluj-Napoca | Craiova |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 41.22 | 31.24 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.66 | 4.98 |
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| Doctors visit | 38.41 | 15.18 |
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| Haircut, simple | 7.11 | 4.22 |
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| Brand Jeans | 77.3 | 66.34 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 76.62 | 75.42 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 506.84 | 348.48 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 9,162 | 6,917 |
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