- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Egypt
- Sibiu
- Alexandria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sibiu, Romania compared to Alexandria, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 99% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sibiu (Romania) is 99% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 lei (E£ 115) | E£ 61 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (E£ 73) | E£ 49 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (E£ 58) | E£ 32 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.57 lei (E£ 16) | E£ 12 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 lei (E£ 37) | E£ 16 | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.95 lei (E£ 23) | E£ 4.77 | + 373% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 lei (E£ 75) | E£ 28 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 lei (E£ 14) | E£ 12 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.42 lei (E£ 11) | E£ 4.31 | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.21 lei (E£ 15) | E£ 9 | + 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (E£ 134) | E£ 89 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.94 lei (E£ 27) | E£ 9 | + 197% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (E£ 10) | E£ 2.71 | + 264% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Sibiu (Romania) is 51% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,488 lei (E£ 6,783) | E£ 4,287 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,181 lei (E£ 5,383) | E£ 2,487 | + 116% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 401 lei (E£ 1,825) | E£ 218 | + 738% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 990 lei (E£ 4,513) | E£ 2,526 | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 653 lei (E£ 2,975) | E£ 1,181 | + 152% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 232 lei (E£ 1,057) | E£ 512 | + 106% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (E£ 151) | E£ 443 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,173 lei (E£ 9,901) | E£ 5,512 | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (E£ 1,727) | E£ 1,699 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (E£ 164) | E£ 64 | + 159% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (E£ 88) | E£ 19 | + 368% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Sibiu (Romania) is 52% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 270 lei (E£ 1,230) | E£ 645 | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 193 lei (E£ 879) | E£ 581 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 lei (E£ 1,325) | E£ 1,190 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 lei (E£ 1,101) | E£ 720 | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 52% | |||
| Transportation in Sibiu (Romania) is 52% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,161 lei (E£ 451,859) | E£ 507,909 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.55 lei (E£ 25) | E£ 2.81 | + 799% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 lei (E£ 228) | E£ 109 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (E£ 83) | E£ 21 | + 296% | |
| Personal Care | + 204% | |||
| Personal Care in Sibiu (Romania) is 204% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (E£ 158) | E£ 24 | + 553% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (E£ 91) | E£ 76 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 143 lei (E£ 651) | E£ 112 | + 484% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 lei (E£ 76) | E£ 30 | + 154% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (E£ 49) | E£ 19 | + 158% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (E£ 62) | E£ 23 | + 175% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.41 lei (E£ 25) | E£ 13 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (E£ 44) | E£ 12 | + 281% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 lei (E£ 95) | E£ 27 | + 256% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Sibiu (Romania) is 112% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (E£ 241) | E£ 119 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 31 lei (E£ 140) | E£ 73 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 lei (E£ 194) | E£ 283 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86 lei (E£ 390) | E£ 233 | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (E£ 79) | E£ 52 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (E£ 36) | E£ 24 | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.83 lei (E£ 27) | E£ 19 | + 36% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 641 lei (E£ 2,921) | E£ 2,268 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 lei (E£ 3.96) | E£ 0.23 | + 1605% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 148 lei (E£ 674) | E£ 379 | + 78% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (E£ 64) | E£ 26 | + 145% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 474 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sibiu (Romania) is 77% more expensive than in Alexandria (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 21,184
(4,649 lei)
in Sibiu
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Alexandria.
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