Cost of Living in Sibiu
Summary of cost of living in Sibiu, Romania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,255.0$ (9,754.9lei), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 623.4$ (2,696.9lei), excluding rent.
- Sibiu is 61.7% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Sibiu is, on average, 88.9% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 lei | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 200.00 lei | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35.00 lei | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 14.00 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 18.00 lei | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 15.00 lei | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.12 lei | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 8.29 lei | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 6.19 lei | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 4.84 lei | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.81 lei | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 15.80 lei | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 17.01 lei | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.81 lei | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 17.09 lei | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.42 lei | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.18 lei | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.18 lei | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 5.22 lei | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.41 lei | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.45 lei | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.80 lei | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 4.25 lei | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 35.00 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 4.50 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 6.50 lei | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 28.00 lei | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 lei | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 lei | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.50 lei | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.44 lei | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 40.00 lei | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.52 lei | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 129,858.29 lei | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 115,866.17 lei | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 500.67 lei | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 40.86 lei | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 53.50 lei | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 159.75 lei | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 67.50 lei | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 30.00 lei | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 2,084.63 lei | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 30,577.67 lei | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 297.00 lei | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 155.00 lei | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 400.00 lei | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 421.43 lei | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,067.09 lei | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,850.97 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,858.23 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,787.35 lei | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,035.74 lei | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 855.63 lei | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,281.09 lei | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.02 | |
Prices in Sibiu
This city had 273 entries in the past 12 months by 36 different contributors.
Last update: 14 April 2026
Last update: 14 April 2026
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Leave a comment:2 Comments so far
Anonymous
on May 26, 2025:
And what are the prices now, after a year?
alieNusss
on Mar 05, 2024:
Prices are high. Yesterday i bought milk with 4 lei liter.10 Eggs with 10 lei. I live in Sibiu.