Should you visit Mamaia or Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar?
Should I visit Mamaia or Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar? This is a common question asked by many travelers. By figuring out which city is more affordable, you'll understand where you can get more bang for your buck. So, let's dive into the data, which all comes from actual travelers.
Mamaia
The most popular beach resort in Romania, Mamaia sits on an 8-kilometer wisp of land between Lake Siutghiol and the Black Sea. With plenty of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and an aqua park, the resort area is a party-goer's destination with endless opportunities for fun in the sun and nighttime merriment.
Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar
Located in northeast Romania, Cluj-Napoca is the capital of the Transylvania region and one of the nation's most-visited cities. Many visitors come to experience the modern Transylvanian university culture, admire historic churches and other landmarks, see fortress ruins, and visit museums.
Which city is cheaper, Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar or Mamaia?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Mamaia is $51, while the average daily cost in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar is $67. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each city. Below is a breakdown of travel costs for Mamaia and Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar in more detail.
Accommodation
An average hotel room with basic furnishings costs about $40 in Mamaia For the most convenient locations and nicer amenities you can expect to pay a bit more.
The average price for accommodation for two people in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar is $80. This is for two people sharing a typical double occupancy hotel room.
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Accommodation
Hotel or hostel for one person
Mamaia $20
Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $40
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Accommodation
Typical double-occupancy room
Mamaia
$40
Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar
$80
Local Transportation
Public transportation tends to be much less expensive in Mamaia than paying for a taxi or private car service, as is expected. Typically, people spend $21 on transportation in Mamaia on average per day.
While taxis and private drivers typically cost much more than public transportation, people usually spend around $11 per day to get around in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar.
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Local Transportation
Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.
Mamaia $21
Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $11
Is it cheaper to fly into Mamaia or Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar?
Prices for flights to both Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar and Mamaia change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
Food in Mamaia costs travelers about $18 per day on average. Restaurants can vary significantly in price, so choose wisely if you're trying to save money. Fast food and street stalls are typically your cheapest options, which sit down restaurants can be significantly more expensive.
The average traveler spends about $20 per day in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar for food, but obviously this is dependent on the type of restaurant and the amount of food ordered. To save money you can grab a lighter lunch or dinner, or you can try fast food or street food.
Entertainment
Sightseeing expenses in Mamaia, including the cost of admission tickets for day tours, museums, and attractions, usually cost an average of $10 per day, per person.
Activities, things to do, and other forms of entertainment usually cost around $6.28 per person, per day in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar. This cost includes the price of admission tickets to attractions and museums as well as daily tours.
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Entertainment
Entrance tickets, shows, etc.
Mamaia $10
Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar $6.28
Alcohol
Typically, people visiting Mamaia spend on average $9.27 on alcoholic beverages per person, per day.
While the amount that someone spends on alcohol while visiting Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar may vary from person to person, on average a person spends $5.37 per day on alcoholic beverages.
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Mamaia and Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar, we can see that Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar is more expensive. And not only is Mamaia much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Mamaia would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Mamaia and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Cluj-Napoca / Kolozsvar than you might in Mamaia.
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