Cost of Living in Sibiu
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Summary of cost of living in Sibiu, Romania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,255.0$ (9,755.1lei), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 623.5$ (2,697.0lei), excluding rent.
- Sibiu is 45.4% less expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Sibiu is, on average, 66.2% lower than in Columbus.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 9.25 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 46.23 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 8.09 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 3.24 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 4.16 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3.47 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.11 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 1.92 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.43 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 1.12 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 0.65 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 3.65 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 3.93 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 2.96 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 3.95 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 0.56 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.73 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 0.73 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 1.21 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 0.33 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 0.34 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 1.11 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 0.98 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 8.09 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 1.04 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1.50 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 6.47 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.81 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 18.49 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 1.04 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1.49 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 9.25 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 1.74 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 30,018.79 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,784.29 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 115.74 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 9.44 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 12.37 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 36.93 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 15.60 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 6.93 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 481.89 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 7,068.51 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 68.66 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 35.83 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.47 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 97.42 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 477.84 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 427.88 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 891.89 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 644.34 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 239.43 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 197.79 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 1,220.81 $ | |
| 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.