Can you live in Cluj-Napoca with $ 1,000 a month?

Not comfortably. Estimated monthly costs are around $1,466, which exceeds this budget.

Can you live in Cluj-Napoca with $ 2,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,466, you would have roughly $534 left each month (Comfortable).

Can you live in Cluj-Napoca with $ 3,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,466, you would have roughly $1,534 left each month (Very Comfortable).

Can you live in Cluj-Napoca with $ 5,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,466, you would have roughly $3,534 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

Can you live in Cluj-Napoca with $ 8,000 a month?

Yes. With estimated monthly costs of about $1,466, you would have roughly $6,534 left each month (Premium Lifestyle).

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Cluj-Napoca, Romania

How much does it really cost to live in Cluj-Napoca? Housing, food, transport, internet and more — plus what salary you need to live comfortably.

Europe 👥 320,000 people 🌤️ Temperate climate Medium city 💱 RON

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$ $650 1-bedroom rent / mo

78 Quality of life / 100

78 Safety / 100

86 Internet / 100

52 Affordability / 100

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Estimated Monthly Cost

Single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Rent (1-bedroom)	$650
Food (moderate)	$350
Transport	$22
Utilities	$80
Internet	$28
Healthcare	$60
Entertainment	$135
Total (moderate)	$1,466

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Housing Costs

Typical monthly rent in Cluj-Napoca.

Shared accommodation	$250
Studio	$450
1-bedroom	$650
2-bedroom	$950
3-bedroom	$1,300

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City Scores

How Cluj-Napoca rates, out of 100.

Cost of living

Safety

Quality of life

Internet

Healthcare

Transport

Nightlife

Climate

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At a Glance

Climate🌤️ Temperate
City sizeMedium
Near the seaNo
Geography🏙️ Urban
Capital cityBucharest
LanguageRomanian
CurrencyRON
Time zoneEurope/Bucharest

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Pros and Cons of Cluj-Napoca

✅ Pros

Relatively safe city
Fast and reliable internet
Good public transport network
Great overall quality of life
Good healthcare options
Vibrant nightlife and entertainment

⚠️ Cons

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Monthly Budget by Lifestyle

Based on a single person living in a 1-bedroom apartment.

Budget $990 per month Basic $1,135 per month Moderate $1,466 per month Comfortable $1,978 per month Premium $3,110 per month

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Can You Live in Cluj-Napoca on These Salaries?

Estimated for a single person, moderate lifestyle, 1-bedroom apartment.

Monthly income	Status	Remaining
$ 1,000	Very Difficult	$-466 / month
$ 2,000	Comfortable	$534 / month
$ 3,000	Very Comfortable	$1,534 / month
$ 5,000	Premium Lifestyle	$3,534 / month
$ 8,000	Premium Lifestyle	$6,534 / month