Sibiu, Romania, Romania — cost of living
Wikipedia · Sibiu

Sibiu, Romania

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Sibiu, Romania

About Sibiu, Romania

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$493
Family of 4 / mo
$1,279
Avg salary (after tax)
$787

Sibiu is a beautiful city in Romania known for its charming streets and rich history. Located in the heart of Transylvania, it is famous for its well-preserved medieval architecture. When you walk around Sibiu, you can see colorful houses, cobblestone streets, and impressive buildings like the Brukenthal Palace and the Great Square.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Sibiu· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $57.16
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $75.49
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $86.69
  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $101.82

Financial

  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $782.34
  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.54

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $1.2
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $1.06
  • CappuccinoUSD $2.43
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $2.28
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $2

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $8.57
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $42.87
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $5.14

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $10.7
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $1.09
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.57
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.65
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $1.89
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.68
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $0.86
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.86
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.78
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $7.15
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $6
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $6.62
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $7.98
  • Dozen EggsUSD $2.2
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.71
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $2.48
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $1.77

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $190.58
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $393.62
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $319.73
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $662.38
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $555.51
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $145.13

Leisure

  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $19.43
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $8.57
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $365.81
  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $59.3
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $4,992

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.48
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.89
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $23,690
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.58
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $22,617
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $8.73
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $17.15

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $162.7
  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $10.54

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How we calculate these numbers

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