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.

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

Categorie	🇷🇴 Timisoara	🇷🇴 Cluj-Napoca	Diferență
Costul vieții	41.0	47.6	+16.1%
Chirie	11.3	16.5	+46.0%
Alimente	40.0	45.4	+13.5%
Restaurante	42.8	53.2	+24.3%
Putere de cumpărare	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.