Romania

Cost of Living in Cluj-Napoca

Monthly Total

$1,601

$28,018

Housing (1BR Mid-range)

$651

Daily Spend (ex. rent)

$32

Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.

Monthly Cost Breakdown

Housing (Rent)

1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood

$651

$11,393

Utilities

Electric, water, gas, and internet

$155

$2,713

Groceries

Groceries from supermarkets

$119

$2,083

Dining Out

Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month

$156

$2,730

Transportation

Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month

$180

$3,150

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Entertainment, occasional cleaning service

$206

$3,605

Healthcare

Basic private health insurance

$110

$1,925

Phone & Subscriptions

Phone plan and streaming subscriptions

$24

$420

Monthly Total

$1,601

$28,018

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