Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 50% 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$11) | C$20 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (C$3.44) | C$5.78 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.58 lei (C$1.35) | C$1.98 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (C$3.52) | C$4.18 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.71 lei (C$1.39) | C$3.17 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (C$3.58) | C$10 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.70 lei (C$1.09) | C$4.24 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (C$0.78) | C$3.76 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.46 lei (C$1.02) | C$3.41 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (C$8) | C$19 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.49 lei (C$1.62) | C$2.48 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.12 lei (C$0.92) | C$1.93 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Iasi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,214 lei (C$651) | C$2,136 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,667 lei (C$490) | C$1,257 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 lei (C$115) | C$124 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,373 lei (C$404) | C$1,120 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,029 lei (C$303) | C$805 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 253 lei (C$74) | C$66 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (C$9) | C$54 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,219 lei (C$359) | C$311 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 309 lei (C$91) | C$97 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (C$10) | C$10 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (C$5.40) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 10% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Iasi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 256 lei (C$75) | C$60 | + 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 lei (C$44) | C$39 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (C$94) | C$98 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (C$110) | C$117 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 34% 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 | 79,344 lei (C$23,328) | C$22,942 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (C$2.17) | C$1.67 | + 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei (C$25) | C$67 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 36% 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 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (C$5.88) | C$22 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 95 lei (C$28) | C$77 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (C$5.52) | C$6 | - 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (C$4.11) | C$3.85 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (C$4.93) | C$4.33 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.53 lei (C$1.33) | C$3.16 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (C$3.09) | C$2.46 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (C$10) | C$20 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Iasi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (C$20) | C$51 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (C$12) | C$27 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163 lei (C$48) | C$135 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei (C$35) | C$96 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (C$5.14) | C$10 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (C$3.29) | C$5.42 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (C$2.02) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,380 lei (C$700) | C$647 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 lei (C$0.16) | C$0.24 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 lei (C$64) | C$37 | + 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (C$6) | C$11 | - 45% | |
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TOTAL | - 45% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
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