- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Canada
- Iasi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (C$5.85) | C$14 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (C$5.20) | C$8 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.44) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.07 lei (C$1.65) | C$2.38 | - 31% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (C$2.38) | C$4.08 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.39 lei (C$1.43) | C$2.62 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (C$7) | C$10 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.18 lei (C$1.03) | C$3.73 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.95 lei (C$0.63) | C$2.90 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (C$1.08) | C$2.89 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (C$4.87) | C$16 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.96 lei (C$1.94) | C$2.31 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.51 lei (C$0.49) | C$1.76 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (C$623) | C$1,186 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (C$451) | C$982 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 lei (C$117) | C$117 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (C$396) | C$919 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (C$273) | C$695 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 225 lei (C$73) | C$64 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (C$11) | C$39 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,435 lei (C$466) | C$392 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 294 lei (C$95) | C$111 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 lei (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 lei (C$4.69) | C$26 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 14% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 14% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (C$70) | C$61 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (C$50) | C$41 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (C$83) | C$95 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (C$89) | C$87 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 12% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 12% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (C$21,921) | C$22,684 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50 lei (C$1.79) | C$1.19 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (C$29) | C$47 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (C$5.96) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (C$10) | C$8 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (C$5.07) | C$20 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 91 lei (C$29) | C$85 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (C$6) | C$7 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (C$4.18) | C$3.90 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (C$4.87) | C$3.90 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.26 lei (C$1.38) | C$3.21 | - 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (C$3.05) | C$2.46 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (C$8) | C$19 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 71% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei (C$20) | C$43 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (C$13) | C$27 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 lei (C$38) | C$84 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (C$29) | C$93 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (C$5.31) | C$9 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (C$1.81) | C$5.44 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (C$1.79) | C$5.57 | - 68% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 790 lei (C$257) | C$141 | + 82% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (C$0.19) | C$2.00 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (C$47) | C$34 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (C$4.87) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 364 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,700
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,897
(5,841 lei)
in Iasi.
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