- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Poland
- Sibiu
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sibiu, Romania compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sibiu (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 lei (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (15 zł) | 17 zł | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.90 lei (3.62 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (8 zł) | 6 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.59 lei (4.25 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (13 zł) | 17 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 lei (2.83 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.33 lei (2.17 zł) | 2.51 zł | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.89 lei (2.69 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (28 zł) | 20 zł | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.81 lei (5.39 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.91 lei (1.77 zł) | 2.05 zł | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Sibiu (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,502 lei (1,394 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,184 lei (1,099 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 375 lei (348 zł) | 519 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,022 lei (948 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 693 lei (643 zł) | 844 zł | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 163 lei (151 zł) | 275 zł | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (28 zł) | 47 zł | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,858 lei (1,724 zł) | 1,789 zł | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (352 zł) | 419 zł | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (33 zł) | 20 zł | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16 lei (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Sibiu (Romania) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 267 lei (247 zł) | 275 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 193 lei (179 zł) | 113 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 287 lei (267 zł) | 277 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 lei (224 zł) | 303 zł | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Sibiu (Romania) is 1% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,543 lei (88,642 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.53 lei (5.13 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 54 lei (50 zł) | 75 zł | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (17 zł) | 26 zł | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Sibiu (Romania) is 14% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (32 zł) | 14 zł | + 135% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (19 zł) | 26 zł | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 143 lei (133 zł) | 100 zł | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 lei (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.41 lei (5.02 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 lei (19 zł) | 28 zł | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Sibiu (Romania) is 3% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (49 zł) | 63 zł | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 lei (29 zł) | 44 zł | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 lei (93 zł) | 115 zł | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 89 lei (82 zł) | 90 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (16 zł) | 16 zł | + 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.63 lei (5.22 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,701 lei (1,579 zł) | 2,100 zł | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (0.69 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 137% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 90 lei (84 zł) | 108 zł | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 253 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sibiu (Romania) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
7,500 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 7,263 zł
(7,828 lei)
in Sibiu.
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