Cost of living in Sibiu, Romania vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Sibiu (Romania) is 58% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 lei (€5.46) | €16 | - 65% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (€3.64) | €8 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.44) | €5.42 | - 55% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.60 lei (€0.94) | €1.03 | - 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei (€2.00) | €3.86 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.98 lei (€1.02) | €2.79 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (€3.03) | €4.87 | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 lei (€0.63) | €2.29 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.46 lei (€0.50) | €1.65 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.08 lei (€0.63) | €1.56 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (€5.55) | €7 | - 19% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.68 lei (€1.17) | €2.04 | - 43% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.69 lei (€0.35) | €1.34 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 62% | |||
Housing in Sibiu (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,581 lei (€324) | €795 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,190 lei (€244) | €612 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 352 lei (€72) | €138 | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,082 lei (€222) | €557 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 734 lei (€151) | €431 | - 65% | |
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) | €36 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,705 lei (€350) | €440 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362 lei (€74) | €109 | - 32% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (€7) | €10 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (€4.72) | €9 | - 47% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Sibiu (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 259 lei (€53) | €81 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 168 lei (€35) | €41 | - 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 271 lei (€56) | €94 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 236 lei (€48) | €97 | - 50% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in Sibiu (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,543 lei (€19,602) | €23,679 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.40 lei (€1.11) | €1.43 | - 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 55 lei (€11) | €36 | - 68% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 lei (€3.94) | €18 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Sibiu (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (€4.10) | €13 | - 69% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119 lei (€24) | €27 | - 11% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 lei (€3.43) | €5.06 | - 32% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (€2.19) | €3.12 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (€2.78) | €3.14 | - 11% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 lei (€1.03) | €1.93 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€1.98) | €2.33 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 lei (€4.25) | €16 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Sibiu (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (€11) | €33 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 33 lei (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 lei (€21) | €73 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 89 lei (€18) | €63 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (€3.55) | €7 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (€1.64) | €2.42 | - 32% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.78 lei (€1.19) | €2.71 | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,970 lei (€404) | €466 | - 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.79 lei (€0.16) | €0.20 | - 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 90 lei (€18) | €33 | - 44% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (€2.94) | €6 | - 51% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on January 18, 2021.
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