Cost of living in Sibiu (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Vilnius (Lithuania)
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Sibiu (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Vilnius (Lithuania) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 28 lei (€5.71) | €9 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (€4.21) | €6 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (€2.39) | €3.47 | - 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.90 lei (€1.18) | €1.36 | - 13% | |
12 eggs, large | 11 lei (€2.27) | €3.30 | - 31% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.06 lei (€1.02) | €2.49 | - 59% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (€3.19) | €5.73 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.14 lei (€0.63) | €1.16 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.45 lei (€0.49) | €0.87 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.36 lei (€0.67) | €1.43 | - 53% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (€5.74) | €11 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.79 lei (€1.16) | €2.24 | - 48% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.07 lei (€0.42) | €0.89 | - 53% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Sibiu (Romania) is 68% cheaper than in Vilnius (Lithuania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,832 lei (€368) | €1,602 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,249 lei (€251) | €1,011 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 367 lei (€74) | €223 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,205 lei (€242) | €824 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 845 lei (€170) | €553 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 178 lei (€36) | €139 | - 74% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (€6) | €10 | - 40% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,678 lei (€337) | €268 | + 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 360 lei (€72) | €79 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (€8) | €7 | + 8% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27 lei (€5.34) | €13 | - 60% | |
Clothes | + 5% | |||
Clothes in Sibiu (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Vilnius (Lithuania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 269 lei (€54) | €70 | - 23% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 187 lei (€38) | €28 | + 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | €81 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | €90 | - | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Sibiu (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Vilnius (Lithuania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 91,050 lei (€18,298) | €23,380 | - 22% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (€1.27) | €1.53 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €29 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (€4.01) | €7 | - 43% | |
Personal Care | - 40% | |||
Personal Care in Sibiu (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Vilnius (Lithuania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 34 lei (€7) | €7 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 22 lei (€4.42) | €8 | - 47% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 122 lei (€25) | €53 | - 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 15 lei (€3.03) | €4.82 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (€2.44) | €3.86 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11 lei (€2.29) | €4.26 | - 46% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (€1.35) | €1.61 | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12 lei (€2.51) | €2.33 | + 8% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 lei (€5.40) | €20 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Sibiu (Romania) is about the same as in Vilnius (Lithuania) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | €34 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €15 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €55 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | €76 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | €9 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | €3.36 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | €4.09 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €378 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.12 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 88 lei (€18) | €30 | - 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | €4.74 | - | |
TOTAL | - 35% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 274 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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