Is Cluj-Napoca more expensive than Timisoara?

Cluj-Napoca is 16.1% more expensive than Timisoara overall. Rent is 46.0% higher, groceries 13.5% more expensive, and restaurants 24.3% more expensive.

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

Timisoara has a purchasing power index of 83.3 while Cluj-Napoca has 75.1 (NYC = 100). Timisoara offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇷🇴 Timisoara vs 🇷🇴 Cluj-Napoca

2026

Cluj-Napoca is 16.1% more expensive

Category	🇷🇴 Timisoara	🇷🇴 Cluj-Napoca	Difference
Cost of Living	41.0	47.6	+16.1%
Rent	11.3	16.5	+46.0%
Groceries	40.0	45.4	+13.5%
Restaurants	42.8	53.2	+24.3%
Purchasing Power	83.3	75.1	-9.8%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.