Cost of Living in Sibiu
Summary of cost of living in Sibiu, Romania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,208.0 (9,946.0 lei), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $613.6 (2,763.8 lei), excluding rent.
- Sibiu is 48.6% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Sibiu is, on average, 66.9% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $8.88 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $44.40 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $7.77 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $3.22 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $4.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $3.35 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $2.18 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $1.89 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.41 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $1.01 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $0.65 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $3.51 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $3.78 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $2.84 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $3.79 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $0.56 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.73 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $0.70 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.23 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.33 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.30 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $1.07 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $0.94 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $8.33 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $1.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $1.44 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $6.22 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.78 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $18.43 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.00 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $1.43 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $8.88 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.72 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $29,579.92 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $26,226.81 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $121.24 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $9.66 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $12.92 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $36.73 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $14.99 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $7.22 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $465.74 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $6,965.17 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $65.93 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $34.41 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $91.58 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $93.56 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $467.19 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $433.10 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $870.53 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $622.44 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $235.93 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $195.97 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $1,174.95 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.02 | |
Prices in Sibiu
This city had 280 entries in the past 12 months by 38 different contributors.
Last update: 14 May 2026
Last update: 14 May 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.