- Cost of Living
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- Iasi
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Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
Food | - 63% | |||
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Food in Iasi (Romania) is 63% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (kr29) | kr120 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (kr26) | kr74 | - 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (kr17) | kr34 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.20 lei (kr8) | kr8 | + 6% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 lei (kr12) | kr24 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.61 lei (kr7) | kr20 | - 62% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (kr37) | kr60 | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.30 lei (kr5.28) | kr17 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 lei (kr3.05) | kr10 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (kr5.32) | kr14 | - 61% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (kr24) | kr60 | - 60% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.74 lei (kr9) | kr19 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.85 lei (kr2.97) | kr10 | - 71% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (kr3,071) | kr9,429 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (kr2,223) | kr7,271 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 lei (kr579) | kr1,011 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (kr1,952) | kr5,125 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (kr1,348) | kr3,875 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 226 lei (kr362) | kr745 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (kr53) | kr170 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,310 lei (kr2,098) | kr3,744 | - 44% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 301 lei (kr482) | kr772 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (kr45) | kr70 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (kr22) | kr133 | - 84% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (kr346) | kr833 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (kr244) | kr243 | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (kr412) | kr867 | - 52% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (kr441) | kr957 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 58% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (kr108,117) | kr300,000 | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.23 lei (kr8) | kr10 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (kr144) | kr363 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (kr31) | kr167 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 53% | |||
Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (kr47) | kr43 | + 9% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (kr26) | kr129 | - 80% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 90 lei (kr145) | kr400 | - 64% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21 lei (kr33) | kr36 | - 8% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (kr20) | kr31 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (kr23) | kr28 | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.21 lei (kr7) | kr16 | - 57% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (kr15) | kr18 | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (kr41) | kr230 | - 82% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 50% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61 lei (kr97) | kr360 | - 73% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (kr64) | kr170 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 118 lei (kr189) | kr672 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (kr144) | kr500 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (kr26) | kr83 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (kr9) | kr35 | - 75% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (kr9) | kr40 | - 78% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,607 lei (kr4,176) | kr4,085 | + 2% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (kr0.96) | kr1.00 | - 4% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (kr230) | kr208 | + 11% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (kr24) | kr44 | - 45% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 58% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr27,000
in Aarhus
you would need to make just about kr11,305
(7,058 lei)
in Iasi.
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