- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Egypt
- Sibiu
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sibiu, Romania compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sibiu (Romania) is 41% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 lei (E£ 132) | E£ 72 | + 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (E£ 76) | E£ 72 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (E£ 51) | E£ 36 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.68 lei (E£ 17) | E£ 13 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 lei (E£ 39) | E£ 20 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.93 lei (E£ 23) | E£ 14 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (E£ 69) | E£ 29 | + 137% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 lei (E£ 14) | E£ 21 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.42 lei (E£ 11) | E£ 5.98 | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.21 lei (E£ 15) | E£ 19 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (E£ 138) | E£ 92 | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.94 lei (E£ 28) | E£ 11 | + 147% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (E£ 10) | E£ 10 | - 1% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Sibiu (Romania) is 15% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,488 lei (E£ 7,006) | E£ 5,401 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,181 lei (E£ 5,561) | E£ 3,866 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 375 lei (E£ 1,765) | E£ 898 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,000 lei (E£ 4,707) | E£ 3,625 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 636 lei (E£ 2,992) | E£ 2,335 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 232 lei (E£ 1,092) | E£ 736 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (E£ 157) | E£ 365 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,173 lei (E£ 10,227) | E£ 6,508 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (E£ 1,784) | E£ 1,489 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (E£ 170) | E£ 67 | + 152% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei (E£ 74) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Sibiu (Romania) is 43% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 270 lei (E£ 1,270) | E£ 740 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 193 lei (E£ 908) | E£ 614 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 lei (E£ 1,369) | E£ 1,504 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 lei (E£ 1,138) | E£ 777 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Sibiu (Romania) is 40% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,161 lei (E£ 466,768) | E£ 453,039 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.51 lei (E£ 26) | E£ 3.88 | + 568% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 51 lei (E£ 241) | E£ 182 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (E£ 85) | E£ 126 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in Sibiu (Romania) is 144% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (E£ 163) | E£ 33 | + 399% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (E£ 94) | E£ 80 | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 143 lei (E£ 673) | E£ 200 | + 236% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 lei (E£ 79) | E£ 40 | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (E£ 50) | E£ 21 | + 140% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (E£ 64) | E£ 26 | + 148% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.41 lei (E£ 25) | E£ 20 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (E£ 45) | E£ 15 | + 210% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 lei (E£ 98) | E£ 48 | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Sibiu (Romania) is 37% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (E£ 249) | E£ 153 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 31 lei (E£ 145) | E£ 96 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 lei (E£ 200) | E£ 520 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86 lei (E£ 403) | E£ 228 | + 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (E£ 82) | E£ 52 | + 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (E£ 38) | E£ 24 | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.83 lei (E£ 27) | E£ 19 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,500 lei (E£ 7,061) | E£ 11,487 | - 39% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (E£ 3.49) | E£ 0.23 | + 1440% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 108 lei (E£ 508) | E£ 416 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (E£ 67) | E£ 28 | + 141% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 346 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.707
EGP
/
RON
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Cost of living in Sibiu (Romania) is 38% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,544
(5,002 lei)
in Sibiu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 17,000
in Alexandria.
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