Romania

Sibiu

#5 Top 5 cities

Sibiu is a smaller, tidy, comfortable option, better for a calm life than for a broad job market.

Country overview

Population

134 309

Year-round temperatures

Day: 1°C až 27°C

Night: -5°C až 15°C

Climate

Moderate inland climate with mountain influence, a cooler winter, and pleasant summer.

Distance to the sea

350 km

Social atmosphere

7/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 7/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

8/10

Sibiu is generally safe and calm; petty theft, tourist scams, road risks, and occasional nightlife incidents warrant normal precautions.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Flash flooding, landslides in the wider mountain area, severe storms, heatwaves, wildfire, winter weather, and some earthquake exposure are the main hazards.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 8/10
Internet stability 8/10
Electricity stability 8/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Long-term expats
  • Small business owners

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇩🇪Germans
  • 🇮🇹Italians
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Smaller expat scene