Cluj-Napoca is Romania's fastest-growing tech hub — startup density rivalling the capital, a big student population, and slightly lower rents than Bucharest.
Typical monthly costs, June 2026.
| 1-bed rent, city centre (avg) | €614 |
| 1-bed rent, outside centre (avg) | €490 |
| Typical rent range | €477–916 |
| Monthly transport pass | ~€28 |
| Inexpensive meal | ~€11 |
| Utilities (85m²) | ~€143 |
Sources: Numbeo — Cluj-Napoca · Investropa — Cluj housing 2026. Verified 2026-06-20.
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