Cost of living in Sibiu (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada)
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| Food in Sibiu (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sibiu (Romania) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 27 lei (C$8) | C$16 | 46% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 18 lei (C$5.63) | C$10 | 46% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 12 lei (C$3.77) | C$5.78 | 35% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 4.60 lei (C$1.46) | C$2.28 | 36% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 10 lei (C$3.09) | C$2.71 | 14% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 4.98 lei (C$1.58) | C$3.49 | 55% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 15 lei (C$4.67) | C$9 | 48% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 3.06 lei (C$0.97) | C$3.70 | 74% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.46 lei (C$0.78) | C$2.51 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 3.08 lei (C$0.98) | C$2.90 | 66% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 27 lei (C$9) | C$17 | 50% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.68 lei (C$1.80) | C$2.12 | 15% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 1.69 lei (C$0.53) | C$1.70 | 68% |
| Housing in Sibiu (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Sibiu (Romania) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,581 lei (C$501) | C$1,188 | 58% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,190 lei (C$377) | C$935 | 60% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 352 lei (C$112) | C$193 | 42% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,082 lei (C$343) | C$1,045 | 67% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 734 lei (C$233) | C$662 | 65% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 166 lei (C$53) | C$175 | 70% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 30 lei (C$9) | C$47 | 80% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,705 lei (C$540) | C$368 | 47% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 362 lei (C$115) | C$122 | 6% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 36 lei (C$11) | C$9 | 33% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 23 lei (C$7) | C$22 | 67% |
| Clothes in Sibiu (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Sibiu (Romania) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 259 lei (C$82) | C$51 | 62% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 168 lei (C$53) | C$52 | 2% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 271 lei (C$86) | C$99 | 13% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 236 lei (C$75) | C$120 | 38% |
| Transportation in Sibiu (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Sibiu (Romania) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 95,543 lei (C$30,279) | C$26,424 | 15% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.40 lei (C$1.71) | C$1.20 | 43% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 55 lei (C$18) | C$83 | 79% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 19 lei (C$6) | - | - |
| Personal Care in Sibiu (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Sibiu (Romania) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 35 lei (C$11) | C$11 | 4% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 20 lei (C$6) | - | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 119 lei (C$38) | C$178 | 79% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 17 lei (C$5.31) | C$8 | 32% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 11 lei (C$3.39) | C$3.97 | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 14 lei (C$4.30) | C$4.83 | 11% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 5.00 lei (C$1.58) | C$3.16 | 50% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 10 lei (C$3.06) | C$2.14 | 43% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 21 lei (C$7) | C$19 | 66% |
| Entertainment in Sibiu (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Windsor (Canada) | ||
| Sibiu (Romania) | Windsor (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 53 lei (C$17) | C$52 | 68% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 33 lei (C$10) | C$23 | 55% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 100 lei (C$32) | C$146 | 78% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 89 lei (C$28) | C$98 | 71% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 17 lei (C$5.49) | C$8 | 32% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 8 lei (C$2.54) | C$3.82 | 34% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 5.78 lei (C$1.83) | C$5.46 | 66% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 1,970 lei (C$624) | C$496 | 26% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.79 lei (C$0.25) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 90 lei (C$29) | C$42 | 33% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 14 lei (C$4.54) | C$12 | 63% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$3,500 in Windsor you would need to make just about C$1,861 (5,873 lei) in Sibiu.