- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Poland
- Sibiu
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sibiu, Romania vs Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sibiu (Romania) is 4% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 lei (30 zł) | 30 zł | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (11 zł) | 8 zł | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.99 lei (3.67 zł) | 2.65 zł | + 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.59 lei (4.22 zł) | 5.67 zł | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 lei (2.81 zł) | 2.88 zł | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.33 lei (2.15 zł) | 2.27 zł | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.96 lei (2.73 zł) | 3.22 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (28 zł) | 24 zł | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.72 lei (5.27 zł) | 4.89 zł | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.69 lei (1.55 zł) | 1.95 zł | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Sibiu (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,502 lei (1,384 zł) | 3,149 zł | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,184 lei (1,091 zł) | 1,746 zł | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 375 lei (345 zł) | 519 zł | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,022 lei (942 zł) | 1,426 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 693 lei (638 zł) | 1,043 zł | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 163 lei (150 zł) | 291 zł | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (27 zł) | 44 zł | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,858 lei (1,711 zł) | 1,798 zł | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (349 zł) | 419 zł | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (33 zł) | 21 zł | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 7% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Sibiu (Romania) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 267 lei (246 zł) | 264 zł | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 193 lei (178 zł) | 118 zł | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 287 lei (265 zł) | 276 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 lei (223 zł) | 299 zł | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Sibiu (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 95,543 lei (88,016 zł) | 68,024 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.53 lei (5.09 zł) | 5.25 zł | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 54 lei (50 zł) | 91 zł | - 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (17 zł) | 27 zł | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Sibiu (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (32 zł) | 14 zł | + 136% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (18 zł) | 27 zł | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 143 lei (132 zł) | 100 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 17 lei (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11 lei (10 zł) | 12 zł | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (12 zł) | 10 zł | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.41 lei (4.99 zł) | 4.55 zł | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 lei (19 zł) | 30 zł | - 35% | |
| 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) | 59 zł | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 32 lei (29 zł) | 47 zł | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 lei (92 zł) | 126 zł | - 27% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 89 lei (82 zł) | 103 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.78 lei (5.33 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 1,962 lei (1,808 zł) | 1,972 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.74 lei (0.68 zł) | 0.28 zł | + 140% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 90 lei (83 zł) | 122 zł | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (13 zł) | 14 zł | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 348 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sibiu (Romania) is 12% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
10,000 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 8,814 zł
(9,568 lei)
in Sibiu.
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