- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Egypt
- Sibiu
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sibiu, Romania compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sibiu (Romania) is 36% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 lei (E£ 145) | E£ 72 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (E£ 72) | E£ 72 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (E£ 49) | E£ 37 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.90 lei (E£ 17) | E£ 14 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (E£ 38) | E£ 20 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.59 lei (E£ 20) | E£ 14 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (E£ 64) | E£ 29 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 lei (E£ 14) | E£ 21 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.33 lei (E£ 10) | E£ 5.86 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.89 lei (E£ 13) | E£ 19 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (E£ 135) | E£ 92 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.81 lei (E£ 26) | E£ 11 | + 127% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.91 lei (E£ 8) | E£ 10 | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Sibiu (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,502 lei (E£ 6,642) | E£ 5,401 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,184 lei (E£ 5,235) | E£ 3,866 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 375 lei (E£ 1,658) | E£ 898 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,022 lei (E£ 4,519) | E£ 3,602 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 693 lei (E£ 3,063) | E£ 2,335 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 163 lei (E£ 721) | E£ 736 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (E£ 132) | E£ 365 | - 64% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,858 lei (E£ 8,212) | E£ 6,508 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (E£ 1,675) | E£ 1,877 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (E£ 160) | E£ 67 | + 137% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei (E£ 69) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 23% | |||
| Clothes in Sibiu (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 267 lei (E£ 1,178) | E£ 740 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 193 lei (E£ 853) | E£ 681 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 287 lei (E£ 1,271) | E£ 1,691 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 lei (E£ 1,068) | E£ 777 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in Sibiu (Romania) is 33% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,543 lei (E£ 422,375) | E£ 453,039 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.53 lei (E£ 24) | E£ 3.88 | + 530% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 54 lei (E£ 240) | E£ 182 | + 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (E£ 80) | E£ 101 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Sibiu (Romania) is 130% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (E£ 153) | E£ 33 | + 369% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (E£ 88) | E£ 72 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 143 lei (E£ 632) | E£ 200 | + 216% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 lei (E£ 74) | E£ 40 | + 85% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (E£ 47) | E£ 21 | + 125% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (E£ 60) | E£ 26 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.41 lei (E£ 24) | E£ 20 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (E£ 43) | E£ 15 | + 191% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 lei (E£ 92) | E£ 46 | + 100% | |
| 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£ 234) | E£ 153 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 lei (E£ 140) | E£ 99 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 lei (E£ 442) | E£ 520 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 89 lei (E£ 393) | E£ 249 | + 58% | |
| 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£ 25 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.63 lei (E£ 25) | E£ 19 | + 28% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,701 lei (E£ 7,522) | E£ 11,487 | - 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (E£ 3.28) | E£ 0.23 | + 1346% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 90 lei (E£ 398) | E£ 416 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (E£ 63) | E£ 28 | + 126% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 398 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.421
EGP
/
RON
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Cost of living in Sibiu (Romania) is 31% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 23,658
(5,352 lei)
in Sibiu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 18,000
in Alexandria.
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