- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Egypt
- Sibiu
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sibiu, Romania compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sibiu (Romania) is 76% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 lei (E£ 113) | E£ 68 | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (E£ 73) | E£ 60 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (E£ 57) | E£ 32 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.57 lei (E£ 16) | E£ 13 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 lei (E£ 36) | E£ 16 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.95 lei (E£ 22) | E£ 6 | + 264% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 lei (E£ 75) | E£ 27 | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 lei (E£ 14) | E£ 15 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.42 lei (E£ 11) | E£ 5.21 | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.21 lei (E£ 14) | E£ 14 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (E£ 132) | E£ 88 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.94 lei (E£ 27) | E£ 10 | + 179% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (E£ 10) | E£ 2.28 | + 329% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Sibiu (Romania) is 57% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,488 lei (E£ 6,718) | E£ 4,826 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,181 lei (E£ 5,332) | E£ 2,486 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 401 lei (E£ 1,808) | E£ 245 | + 637% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 990 lei (E£ 4,470) | E£ 2,488 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 653 lei (E£ 2,947) | E£ 1,489 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 232 lei (E£ 1,047) | E£ 238 | + 340% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (E£ 149) | E£ 397 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,173 lei (E£ 9,807) | E£ 6,060 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (E£ 1,711) | E£ 1,489 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (E£ 163) | E£ 60 | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (E£ 87) | E£ 17 | + 415% | |
| 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£ 1,218) | E£ 735 | + 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 193 lei (E£ 871) | E£ 604 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 lei (E£ 1,313) | E£ 1,360 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 lei (E£ 1,091) | E£ 581 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 92% | |||
| Transportation in Sibiu (Romania) is 92% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,161 lei (E£ 447,589) | E£ 348,808 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.55 lei (E£ 25) | E£ 3.19 | + 685% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 lei (E£ 226) | E£ 123 | + 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (E£ 82) | E£ 21 | + 292% | |
| Personal Care | + 192% | |||
| Personal Care in Sibiu (Romania) is 192% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (E£ 157) | E£ 24 | + 547% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (E£ 90) | E£ 90 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 143 lei (E£ 645) | E£ 98 | + 558% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 lei (E£ 76) | E£ 30 | + 152% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (E£ 48) | E£ 19 | + 155% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (E£ 61) | E£ 23 | + 172% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.41 lei (E£ 24) | E£ 13 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (E£ 44) | E£ 12 | + 277% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 lei (E£ 94) | E£ 28 | + 239% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Sibiu (Romania) is 64% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (E£ 239) | E£ 119 | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 31 lei (E£ 139) | E£ 80 | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 lei (E£ 192) | E£ 323 | - 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86 lei (E£ 387) | E£ 214 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (E£ 78) | E£ 52 | + 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (E£ 36) | E£ 24 | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.83 lei (E£ 26) | E£ 19 | + 35% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 1,500 lei (E£ 6,771) | E£ 12,013 | - 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 lei (E£ 3.92) | E£ 0.23 | + 1583% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 148 lei (E£ 668) | E£ 433 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (E£ 63) | E£ 26 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 400 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sibiu (Romania) is 76% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 26,427
(5,855 lei)
in Sibiu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 15,000
in Alexandria.
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