Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 57% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
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| Food | - 47% | |||
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| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Iasi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 lei (kr83) | kr150 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (kr37) | kr85 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (kr23) | kr38 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.01 lei (kr7) | kr14 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (kr19) | kr32 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (kr9) | kr20 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (kr23) | kr43 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.88 lei (kr7) | kr17 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.78 lei (kr5.57) | kr13 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.76 lei (kr7) | kr9 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (kr39) | kr81 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (kr11) | kr20 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.88 lei (kr4.24) | kr10 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 68% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Iasi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,629 lei (kr3,867) | kr12,078 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,952 lei (kr2,872) | kr10,088 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 376 lei (kr554) | kr797 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,684 lei (kr2,477) | kr8,998 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,288 lei (kr1,895) | kr6,853 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 255 lei (kr375) | kr621 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (kr45) | kr164 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,275 lei (kr1,875) | kr2,390 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362 lei (kr533) | kr488 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 lei (kr63) | kr43 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (kr34) | kr230 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Iasi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 271 lei (kr399) | kr622 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (kr214) | kr294 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (kr467) | kr789 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 401 lei (kr590) | kr1,009 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 64% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Iasi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,600 lei (kr117,091) | kr314,482 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (kr11) | kr15 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98 lei (kr144) | kr467 | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29 lei (kr43) | kr407 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Iasi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 lei (kr58) | kr37 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 lei (kr34) | kr82 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120 lei (kr177) | kr500 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (kr31) | kr37 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (kr22) | kr31 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (kr28) | kr18 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (kr9) | kr12 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (kr17) | kr17 | - 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 lei (kr54) | kr202 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
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| Iasi | Aarhus | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (kr117) | kr297 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 lei (kr69) | kr209 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 lei (kr238) | kr455 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 127 lei (kr187) | kr541 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (kr30) | kr77 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (kr15) | kr49 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (kr15) | kr42 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,502 lei (kr3,680) | kr3,632 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 lei (kr0.67) | kr0.88 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 177 lei (kr260) | kr211 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (kr34) | kr54 | - 36% | |
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TOTAL | - 57% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 80 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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