Is Bucharest more expensive than Cluj-Napoca?

Bucharest is 5.1% cheaper than Cluj-Napoca overall. Rent is 5.5% lower, groceries 4.4% cheaper, and restaurants 0.4% cheaper.

Which city has better purchasing power, Cluj-Napoca or Bucharest?

Cluj-Napoca has a purchasing power index of 78.0 while Bucharest has 89.7 (NYC = 100). Bucharest offers better purchasing power.

Cluj-Napoca vs Bucharest: Bucharest is 5.1% cheaper, rent 6% lower (2026)

Category	🇷🇴 Cluj-Napoca	🇷🇴 Bucharest	Difference
Cost of Living	29.7	28.2	-5.1%
Rent	14.6	13.8	-5.5%
Groceries	42.8	40.9	-4.4%
Restaurants	54.1	53.9	-0.4%
Purchasing Power	78.0	89.7	+15.0%

Data from October 2026 · Cost of living: Numbeo, blended with Expatistan and LivingCost where available. Rent, groceries, restaurants and purchasing power: Numbeo (NYC = 100) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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