Cluj-Napoca is the most expensive of Romania's 8 priced cities — $1,193 a month in essentials, 50% above Oradea at $794. The average net salary of $1,348 covers that 1.1×. 90.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at commune level. PM2.5 averages 14.4 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -0°C, Aug 22°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $566 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $687 |
| Groceries | $132 |
| Dining out | $289 |
| Utilities | $174 |
| Local transport | $32 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,193 |
| Avg net salary | $1,348 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $970 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $1,259 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Cluj-Napoca, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $13.12 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $61.38 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $9.84 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.71 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.28 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $4.37 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.50 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.39 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.67 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.53 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.86 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.74 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $9.87 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $7.62 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.49 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.68 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.56 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.99 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $1.00 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.02 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.77 |
| Monthly transit pass | $31.93 |
| Taxi start | $0.98 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.98 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.90 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $164.28 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $9.67 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $8.34 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $47.33 |
| Cinema, one seat | $9.84 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Cluj-Napoca has 90.8 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (commune level). That is the lowest of the 8 Romania cities we track. Romania's national figure is 105, so Cluj-Napoca runs 14 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0.2°C | -3.6°C | 84% | 69% | 39 mm |
| Feb | 3°C | -0.3°C | 80% | 66% | 43 mm |
| Mar | 6°C | 2.9°C | 71% | 60% | 47 mm |
| Apr | 10.8°C | 8.5°C | 67% | 56% | 62 mm |
| May | 15.3°C | 14.5°C | 73% | 62% | 92 mm |
| Jun | 19.9°C | 20.9°C | 76% | 57% | 111 mm |
| Jul | 21.3°C | 22.4°C | 72% | 49% | 93 mm |
| Aug | 21.6°C | 22.7°C | 71% | 44% | 70 mm |
| Sep | 16.7°C | 16.3°C | 76% | 53% | 73 mm |
| Oct | 10.9°C | 9.2°C | 80% | 57% | 47 mm |
| Nov | 5.7°C | 3.3°C | 85% | 67% | 53 mm |
| Dec | 1.9°C | -1.1°C | 88% | 71% | 49 mm |
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