- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Egypt
- Sibiu
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sibiu, Romania compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sibiu (Romania) is 108% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 lei (E£ 111) | E£ 61 | + 81% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (E£ 71) | E£ 48 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (E£ 56) | E£ 25 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.57 lei (E£ 16) | E£ 10 | + 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 lei (E£ 35) | E£ 11 | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.95 lei (E£ 22) | E£ 6 | + 249% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 lei (E£ 73) | E£ 27 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 lei (E£ 14) | E£ 13 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.42 lei (E£ 11) | E£ 3.74 | + 186% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.21 lei (E£ 14) | E£ 9 | + 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (E£ 130) | E£ 89 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.94 lei (E£ 26) | E£ 9 | + 188% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.44 lei (E£ 11) | E£ 2.71 | + 299% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Sibiu (Romania) is 39% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,539 lei (E£ 6,797) | E£ 4,450 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,190 lei (E£ 5,258) | E£ 2,577 | + 104% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 401 lei (E£ 1,769) | E£ 218 | + 712% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 990 lei (E£ 4,374) | E£ 2,526 | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 653 lei (E£ 2,883) | E£ 1,181 | + 144% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 232 lei (E£ 1,025) | E£ 512 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (E£ 146) | E£ 443 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,173 lei (E£ 9,596) | E£ 5,512 | + 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (E£ 1,674) | E£ 1,699 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (E£ 159) | E£ 64 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9 lei (E£ 40) | E£ 19 | + 112% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Sibiu (Romania) is 45% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 270 lei (E£ 1,192) | E£ 645 | + 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 193 lei (E£ 852) | E£ 599 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 lei (E£ 1,284) | E£ 1,046 | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 lei (E£ 1,067) | E£ 720 | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Sibiu (Romania) is 47% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,161 lei (E£ 437,971) | E£ 507,909 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.64 lei (E£ 25) | E£ 3.02 | + 724% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 lei (E£ 221) | E£ 109 | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (E£ 80) | E£ 21 | + 283% | |
| Personal Care | + 171% | |||
| Personal Care in Sibiu (Romania) is 171% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (E£ 153) | E£ 24 | + 533% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (E£ 88) | E£ 76 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 179 lei (E£ 789) | E£ 112 | + 606% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 lei (E£ 74) | E£ 30 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (E£ 47) | E£ 30 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (E£ 60) | E£ 27 | + 122% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.41 lei (E£ 24) | E£ 13 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (E£ 43) | E£ 12 | + 269% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 lei (E£ 92) | E£ 39 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 114% | |||
| Entertainment in Sibiu (Romania) is 114% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (E£ 233) | E£ 119 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 33 lei (E£ 147) | E£ 73 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 lei (E£ 188) | E£ 283 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86 lei (E£ 378) | E£ 233 | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (E£ 77) | E£ 52 | + 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (E£ 35) | E£ 24 | + 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.71 lei (E£ 25) | E£ 19 | + 29% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 641 lei (E£ 2,831) | E£ 2,268 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 lei (E£ 3.84) | E£ 0.23 | + 1553% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 148 lei (E£ 654) | E£ 394 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (E£ 61) | E£ 26 | + 134% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 483 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sibiu (Romania) is 72% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 24,069
(5,450 lei)
in Sibiu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 14,000
in Alexandria.
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