Cost of living in Sibiu is 2% lower than in Batumi (without rent).
Rent in Sibiu is very similar to Batumi.
Cost of living including rent in Sibiu is 2% lower than in Batumi.
Food in Sibiu is very similar to Batumi.
Transport in Sibiu is 18% more expensive than in Batumi.
| Sibiu | Batumi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Sibiu | Batumi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.9 $ | 8.33 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 45 $ | 33.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.95 $ | 7.41 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.26 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.79 $ | 2.59 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.96 $ | 0.85 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.66 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.18 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.53 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.17 $ | 2.27 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.5 $ | 9.34 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.14 $ | 6.05 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9 $ | 9.73 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.1 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.49 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.68 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.4 $ | 1.65 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.57 $ | 6.6 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.9 $ | 1.25 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.6 $ | 2.92 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.67 $ | 0.12 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 19.3 $ | 13 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 $ | 1.18 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.16 $ | 6.96 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 26.9 $ | 39.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 9.27 $ | 11.6 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.57 $ | 4.59 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.5 $ | 2.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.81 $ | 3.36 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
103 $ | 41.2 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
160 $ | 62.4 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.6 $ | 17.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 284 $ | 330 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 529 $ | 662 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 350 $ | 478 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 623 $ | 926 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,906 $ | 1,253 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,606 $ | 884 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 922 $ | 495 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 6.82 % | 12.23 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 38.3 $ | 45.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.67 $ | 5.47 $ |
| Haircut | 4.77 $ | 8.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 73 $ | 107 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 56 $ | 60.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 418 $ | 218 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,479 $ | 2,565 $ |