Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 52% | |||
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| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Iasi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (C$10) | C$20 | - 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (C$5.83) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (C$3.21) | C$5.78 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.58 lei (C$1.25) | C$1.98 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (C$3.28) | C$4.18 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.71 lei (C$1.29) | C$3.17 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (C$3.34) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.70 lei (C$1.01) | C$4.24 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (C$0.73) | C$3.76 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.46 lei (C$0.95) | C$3.41 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (C$7) | C$19 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.49 lei (C$1.51) | C$2.48 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.12 lei (C$0.86) | C$1.93 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 69% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Iasi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,058 lei (C$564) | C$2,136 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,505 lei (C$412) | C$1,241 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 348 lei (C$95) | C$124 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,404 lei (C$385) | C$1,120 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 929 lei (C$255) | C$805 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 232 lei (C$64) | C$66 | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (C$9) | C$54 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,284 lei (C$352) | C$311 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 309 lei (C$85) | C$97 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (C$10) | C$10 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei (C$4.72) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is about the same as in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Iasi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 256 lei (C$70) | C$60 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 lei (C$41) | C$39 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (C$87) | C$98 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (C$103) | C$117 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Iasi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,246 lei (C$19,801) | C$22,942 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (C$1.66) | C$1.40 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei (C$23) | C$67 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 24 lei (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Iasi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (C$9) | C$8 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (C$5.49) | C$22 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 95 lei (C$26) | C$77 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (C$5.15) | C$6 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (C$3.84) | C$3.85 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (C$4.59) | C$4.33 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.53 lei (C$1.24) | C$3.16 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (C$2.89) | C$2.46 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (C$9) | C$20 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Iasi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (C$19) | C$51 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (C$11) | C$27 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163 lei (C$45) | C$135 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei (C$32) | C$96 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (C$4.79) | C$10 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (C$3.06) | C$5.42 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (C$1.89) | C$7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,380 lei (C$652) | C$647 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 lei (C$0.15) | C$0.83 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 lei (C$60) | C$37 | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (C$5.60) | C$11 | - 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 52% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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