Travel budget and cost of living in Cluj-Napoca (Romania) how much does a trip cost?

Cluj-Napoca travel budget

Cluj-Napoca: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Cluj-Napoca

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Cluj-Napoca for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Cluj-Napoca compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Cluj-Napoca in 2025 is 27% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Cluj-Napoca in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Cluj-Napoca by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cluj-Napoca

Lunch

$ 12/person
($ 8 to $ 16)

---

42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 29/person
($ 17 to $ 47)

---

27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

McDonald's meal

$ 7.8/person
($ 6.8 to $ 10.2)

---

34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 3.5 for 500ml
($ 2.3 to $ 4.5)

---

42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.8)

---

46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.5/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 4.5)

---

35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Fizzy drink

$ 2.5/can
($ 1.8 to $ 3.5)

---

3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 2.3/bottle
($ 1.8 to $ 3.5)

---

9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cluj-Napoca

1-star hotel

$ 88/night
($ 44 to $ 172)

---

47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 81/night
($ 41 to $ 178)

---

51% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

3-star hotel

$ 94/night
($ 49 to $ 194)

---

61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 243

4-star hotel

$ 111/night
($ 66 to $ 184)

---

67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 343

5-star hotel

$ 152/night
($ 107 to $ 214)

---

73% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 566

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 64/month
($ 43 to $ 100)

---

63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Room with kitchen

$ 95/month
($ 51 to $ 179)

---

63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 261

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 138/month
($ 84 to $ 213)

---

37% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 221

Cottage or guest house

$ 99/month
($ 80 to $ 140)

---

61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252

Family room

$ 144/month
($ 58 to $ 378)

---

33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 215

Supermarket food budget in Cluj-Napoca

Milk

$ 1.7/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.3)

---

66% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 2.3)

---

63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

---

60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.3/12 eggs
($ 2.8 to $ 4.4)

---

23% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4

Chicken

$ 7.2/kg
($ 4.5 to $ 10.2)

---

41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

---

72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 3.5)

---

52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.9/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

---

66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 0.9
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

---

59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Cluj-Napoca

Bus ticket

$ 0.8/ticket
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

---

67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.9/km
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

---

46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 1.8)

---

88% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

---

72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Cluj-Napoca

Cinema

$ 8.2/ticket
($ 6.8 to $ 12)

---

45% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 22/hr
($ 14 to $ 33)

---

1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cluj-Napoca

Cigarettes

$ 6.8/pack
($ 5.9 to $ 7.3)

---

31% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9

Levi's jeans

$ 81
($ 28 to $ 137)

---

52% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 44
($ 26 to $ 69)

---

2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Dublin → Cluj-Napoca

$ 192
(fair price: $ 154)

London → Cluj-Napoca

$ 172
(fair price: $ 140)

Manchester → Cluj-Napoca

$ 205
(fair price: $ 167)

Chicago → Cluj-Napoca

$ 831
(fair price: $ 698)

New York City → Cluj-Napoca

$ 783
(fair price: $ 626)

Edinburgh → Cluj-Napoca

$ 208
(fair price: $ 170)

Book a flight