- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Poland
- Sibiu
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Sibiu, Romania compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sibiu (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 25 lei (23 zł) | 20 zł | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (15 zł) | 18 zł | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (12 zł) | 9 zł | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 3.57 lei (3.29 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 8 lei (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.95 lei (4.57 zł) | 6 zł | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17 lei (15 zł) | 19 zł | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.06 lei (2.82 zł) | 2.95 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.42 lei (2.24 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.21 lei (2.96 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (27 zł) | 20 zł | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.94 lei (5.49 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (2.00 zł) | 2.08 zł | - 4% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Sibiu (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,488 lei (1,375 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,181 lei (1,092 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 401 lei (370 zł) | 463 zł | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 990 lei (915 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 653 lei (603 zł) | 844 zł | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 232 lei (214 zł) | 248 zł | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (31 zł) | 47 zł | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,173 lei (2,008 zł) | 2,062 zł | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 379 lei (350 zł) | 434 zł | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (33 zł) | 18 zł | + 88% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 19 lei (18 zł) | 20 zł | - 12% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Sibiu (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 270 lei (249 zł) | 275 zł | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 193 lei (178 zł) | 113 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 291 lei (269 zł) | 297 zł | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 242 lei (223 zł) | 276 zł | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Sibiu (Romania) is 2% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,161 lei (91,625 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.55 lei (5.13 zł) | 5.10 zł | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 50 lei (46 zł) | 75 zł | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (17 zł) | 27 zł | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Sibiu (Romania) is 11% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (32 zł) | 15 zł | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (18 zł) | 25 zł | - 25% | |
| 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) | 17 zł | - 8% | |
| 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 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.41 lei (5.00 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (9 zł) | 7 zł | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 21 lei (19 zł) | 27 zł | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Sibiu (Romania) is 4% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 53 lei (49 zł) | 65 zł | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 31 lei (28 zł) | 44 zł | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 43 lei (39 zł) | 114 zł | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 86 lei (79 zł) | 90 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.83 lei (5.39 zł) | 6.00 zł | - 10% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 1,500 lei (1,386 zł) | 2,300 zł | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.87 lei (0.80 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 148 lei (137 zł) | 108 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 14 lei (13 zł) | 13 zł | + 0% | |
| TOTAL | - 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 105 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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
7,100 zł
in Łódź
you would need to make just about 6,855 zł
(7,419 lei)
in Sibiu.
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