- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Thailand
- Iasi
- Bangkok
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Iasi (Romania) and Bangkok (Thailand)
| Food | 25% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 23 lei (202 ฿) | 211 ฿ | 4% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17.29 lei (153 ฿) | 146 ฿ | 4% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 9.57 lei (84 ฿) | 60 ฿ | 40% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.64 lei (41 ฿) | 56 ฿ | 27% |
| 12 eggs, large | 8.56 lei (75 ฿) | 59 ฿ | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.88 lei (52 ฿) | 65 ฿ | 21% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 8.29 lei (73 ฿) | 270 ฿ | 73% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.57 lei (32 ฿) | 86 ฿ | 63% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 3.21 lei (28 ฿) | 91 ฿ | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2.93 lei (26 ฿) | 49 ฿ | 47% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 21 lei (186 ฿) | 783 ฿ | 76% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.86 lei (52 ฿) | 40 ฿ | 29% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.64 lei (23 ฿) | 40 ฿ | 42% |
| Housing | 55% | ||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 1,571 lei (13,865 ฿) | 39,167 ฿ | 65% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 371 lei (3,277 ฿) | 3,098 ฿ | 6% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 41 lei (362 ฿) | 758 ฿ | 52% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,171 lei (19,159 ฿) | 19,281 ฿ | 1% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 233 lei (2,059 ฿) | 3,310 ฿ | 38% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (287 ฿) | 125 ฿ | 130% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15 lei (132 ฿) | 160 ฿ | 17% |
| Clothes | 8% | ||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 333 lei (2,941 ฿) | 2,478 ฿ | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 174 lei (1,538 ฿) | 1,731 ฿ | 11% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 243 lei (2,143 ฿) | 2,867 ฿ | 25% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 207 lei (1,828 ฿) | 2,390 ฿ | 24% |
| Transportation | 33% | ||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 60,726 lei (535,796 ฿) | 1,204,470 ฿ | 56% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.70 lei (50 ฿) | 38 ฿ | 32% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 74 lei (651 ฿) | 864 ฿ | 25% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (180 ฿) | 130 ฿ | 38% |
| Personal Care | 22% | ||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 37 lei (325 ฿) | 213 ฿ | 53% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23 lei (204 ฿) | 144 ฿ | 42% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11.50 lei (101 ฿) | 92 ฿ | 11% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (159 ฿) | 120 ฿ | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.42 lei (48 ฿) | 49 ฿ | 2% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8.50 lei (75 ฿) | 63 ฿ | 18% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 12.83 lei (113 ฿) | 286 ฿ | 60% |
| Entertainment | 25% | ||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 56 lei (492 ฿) | 757 ฿ | 35% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 36 lei (315 ฿) | 340 ฿ | 7% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 58 lei (510 ฿) | 1,792 ฿ | 72% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 101 lei (895 ฿) | 2,390 ฿ | 63% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 14.71 lei (130 ฿) | 268 ฿ | 52% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 8.20 lei (72 ฿) | 109 ฿ | 34% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 5.14 lei (45 ฿) | 96 ฿ | 53% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 956 lei (8,436 ฿) | 7,400 ฿ | 14% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.72 lei (6.35 ฿) | 1.87 ฿ | 241% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 106 lei (939 ฿) | 1,828 ฿ | 49% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 12.29 lei (108 ฿) | 87 ฿ | 24% |
| TOTAL | 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,415 prices entered by 349 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
62,500 ฿
in Bangkok
you would need to make just about 41,526 ฿
(4,706 lei)
in Iasi.