Sibiu ranks 2nd of 8 priced cities in Romania on cost — $886 a month in essentials, 12% above Oradea, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,157 covers that 1.3×. 93.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at commune level. PM2.5 averages 12.4 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 0°C, Aug 22°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $427 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $460 |
| Groceries | $112 |
| Dining out | $197 |
| Utilities | $132 |
| Local transport | $18 |
| Essentials / mo | $886 |
| Avg net salary | $1,157 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $613 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $857 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Sibiu, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $8.75 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $43.74 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.65 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.30 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.17 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.94 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.15 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.86 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.39 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.09 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $1.42 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.46 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $8.20 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.18 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.22 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.59 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.67 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.71 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.66 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $0.93 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.77 |
| Monthly transit pass | $18.15 |
| Taxi start | $0.98 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.87 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.80 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $119.43 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $12.73 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $9.51 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $36.18 |
| Cinema, one seat | $7.11 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Sibiu has 93.2 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (commune level). That is the 7th-highest of 8 Romania cities we track. Romania's national figure is 105, so Sibiu runs 12 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 0°C | -3.2°C | 84% | 68% | 53 mm |
| Feb | 3.1°C | 0.1°C | 79% | 67% | 49 mm |
| Mar | 6.1°C | 3.3°C | 72% | 62% | 60 mm |
| Apr | 10.7°C | 8.7°C | 69% | 57% | 88 mm |
| May | 15.4°C | 14.9°C | 74% | 64% | 122 mm |
| Jun | 20°C | 21.2°C | 75% | 59% | 135 mm |
| Jul | 21.6°C | 23.1°C | 72% | 49% | 112 mm |
| Aug | 21.9°C | 23.3°C | 72% | 43% | 93 mm |
| Sep | 17.2°C | 17.2°C | 74% | 52% | 80 mm |
| Oct | 11.9°C | 10.5°C | 78% | 55% | 55 mm |
| Nov | 6.8°C | 4.7°C | 83% | 68% | 59 mm |
| Dec | 2.5°C | -0.2°C | 86% | 70% | 58 mm |
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