Cost of living in Sibiu, Romania vs Łódź, Poland
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Sibiu (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27 lei (25 zł) | 26 zł | - 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 18 lei (17 zł) | 19 zł | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 39% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.60 lei (4.30 zł) | 2.89 zł | + 49% | |
12 eggs, large | 10 lei (9 zł) | 10 zł | - 11% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.98 lei (4.65 zł) | 7 zł | - 30% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 lei (2.86 zł) | 3.69 zł | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.46 lei (2.30 zł) | 2.31 zł | - 0% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.08 lei (2.88 zł) | 3.22 zł | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (25 zł) | 27 zł | - 5% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.68 lei (5.31 zł) | 4.73 zł | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.69 lei (1.58 zł) | 2.66 zł | - 41% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Sibiu (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,581 lei (1,479 zł) | 3,027 zł | - 51% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,190 lei (1,113 zł) | 1,964 zł | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 352 lei (329 zł) | 471 zł | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,082 lei (1,012 zł) | 1,890 zł | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 734 lei (687 zł) | 1,028 zł | - 33% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 166 lei (155 zł) | 280 zł | - 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (28 zł) | 47 zł | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,705 lei (1,594 zł) | 1,541 zł | + 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362 lei (339 zł) | 403 zł | - 16% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (34 zł) | 21 zł | + 64% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (21 zł) | 17 zł | + 25% | |
Clothes | + 9% | |||
Clothes in Sibiu (Romania) is 9% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 259 lei (242 zł) | 246 zł | - 2% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 168 lei (157 zł) | 118 zł | + 33% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 271 lei (253 zł) | 310 zł | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 236 lei (221 zł) | 350 zł | - 37% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Sibiu (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,543 lei (89,354 zł) | 70,724 zł | + 26% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.40 lei (5.05 zł) | 4.82 zł | + 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 55 lei (52 zł) | 94 zł | - 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 19 lei (18 zł) | 26 zł | - 30% | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Sibiu (Romania) is about the same as in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (32 zł) | 16 zł | + 107% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (19 zł) | 28 zł | - 32% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119 lei (111 zł) | 101 zł | + 10% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 17 lei (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 7% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (10 zł) | 11 zł | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (13 zł) | 10 zł | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.00 lei (4.68 zł) | 5.13 zł | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (9 zł) | 8 zł | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 lei (19 zł) | 36 zł | - 47% | |
Entertainment | - 9% | |||
Entertainment in Sibiu (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (49 zł) | 68 zł | - 27% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 33 lei (31 zł) | 54 zł | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 lei (94 zł) | 133 zł | - 29% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 89 lei (83 zł) | 138 zł | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (16 zł) | 18 zł | - 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 11% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.78 lei (5.41 zł) | 8 zł | - 33% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 1,970 lei (1,842 zł) | 1,907 zł | - 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.79 lei (0.73 zł) | 0.30 zł | + 149% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 90 lei (84 zł) | 119 zł | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 3% | |
TOTAL | - 14% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Sibiu (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 8,300 zł in Łódź you would need to make just about 7,107 zł (7,599 lei) in Sibiu.
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