Is Cluj-Napoca more expensive than Targu Mures?

Cluj-Napoca is 24.1% more expensive than Targu Mures overall. Rent is 79.8% higher, groceries 16.3% more expensive, and restaurants 41.2% more expensive.

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

Targu Mures has a purchasing power index of 89.6 while Cluj-Napoca has 85.0 (NYC = 100). Targu Mures offers better purchasing power.

Targu Mures vs Cluj-Napoca: Cost of Living Comparison (2026)

Categoría	🇷🇴 Targu Mures	🇷🇴 Cluj-Napoca	Diferencia
Coste de Vida	37.0	45.9	+24.1%
Alquiler	8.9	16.0	+79.8%
Supermercado	36.7	42.7	+16.3%
Restaurantes	37.9	53.5	+41.2%
Poder Adquisitivo	89.6	85.0	-5.1%

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