Cost of living in Sibiu, Romania vs Ghent, Belgium
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Sibiu (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 lei (€5.46) | €16 | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (€3.64) | €9 | - 58% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.44) | €3.67 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.60 lei (€0.94) | €0.97 | - 3% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei (€2.00) | €2.28 | - 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.98 lei (€1.02) | €1.87 | - 46% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (€3.02) | €5.47 | - 45% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 lei (€0.63) | €1.70 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.46 lei (€0.50) | €1.22 | - 59% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.08 lei (€0.63) | €1.71 | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (€5.55) | €7 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.68 lei (€1.16) | €2.45 | - 52% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.69 lei (€0.35) | €1.18 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 67% | |||
Housing in Sibiu (Romania) is 67% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,581 lei (€324) | €1,020 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,190 lei (€244) | €836 | - 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 352 lei (€72) | €155 | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,082 lei (€222) | €779 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 734 lei (€151) | €531 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 166 lei (€34) | €123 | - 72% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (€6) | €29 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,705 lei (€350) | €383 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362 lei (€74) | €117 | - 37% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (€7) | €11 | - 29% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (€4.71) | €10 | - 51% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Sibiu (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 259 lei (€53) | €79 | - 32% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 168 lei (€35) | €43 | - 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 271 lei (€56) | €93 | - 40% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 236 lei (€48) | €129 | - 62% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Sibiu (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,543 lei (€19,595) | €23,515 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.40 lei (€1.11) | €1.34 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 55 lei (€11) | €48 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 lei (€3.94) | €28 | - 86% | |
Personal Care | - 32% | |||
Personal Care in Sibiu (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (€7) | €7 | + 1% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (€4.10) | €9 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119 lei (€24) | €26 | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 lei (€3.43) | €4.50 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (€2.19) | €3.72 | - 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (€2.78) | €3.39 | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 lei (€1.03) | €1.36 | - 24% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€1.98) | €2.40 | - 18% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 lei (€4.25) | €22 | - 80% | |
Entertainment | - 49% | |||
Entertainment in Sibiu (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Ghent (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (€11) | €35 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 33 lei (€7) | €21 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 lei (€21) | €48 | - 57% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 89 lei (€18) | €51 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (€3.55) | €8 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (€1.64) | €3.09 | - 47% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.78 lei (€1.19) | €4.65 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,970 lei (€404) | €438 | - 8% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.79 lei (€0.16) | €0.23 | - 31% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 90 lei (€18) | €27 | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (€2.94) | €6 | - 54% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on March 04, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,100 in Ghent you would need to make just about €1,416 (6,904 lei) in Sibiu.
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