Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 34% | |||
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| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Iasi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 50 lei (£9) | £15 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 24 lei (£4.05) | £5.39 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (£2.55) | £2.54 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.20 lei (£0.90) | £1.13 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (£2.54) | £2.28 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (£1.04) | £1.79 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (£2.70) | £2.69 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.88 lei (£0.84) | £1.84 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.78 lei (£0.65) | £0.85 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.69 lei (£0.81) | £1.60 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (£4.60) | £7 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.61 lei (£0.97) | £1.61 | - 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.88 lei (£0.50) | £1.12 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Iasi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,361 lei (£407) | £1,144 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,610 lei (£277) | £904 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 376 lei (£65) | £297 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,540 lei (£265) | £569 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,055 lei (£182) | £453 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 255 lei (£44) | £125 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (£5.26) | £25 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,275 lei (£220) | £386 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362 lei (£62) | £110 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 lei (£7) | £7 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (£4.03) | £12 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Iasi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 269 lei (£46) | £44 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (£25) | £26 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (£55) | £54 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 401 lei (£69) | £74 | - 6% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Iasi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,600 lei (£13,714) | £24,333 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (£1.15) | £1.62 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 81 lei (£14) | £89 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (£4.34) | £15 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Iasi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 lei (£7) | £3.03 | + 126% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 lei (£4.03) | £4.55 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120 lei (£21) | £62 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (£3.60) | £2.75 | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (£2.60) | £1.32 | + 98% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (£3.25) | £3.71 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (£1.19) | £1.73 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (£1.94) | £1.61 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 lei (£6) | £13 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Iasi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (£14) | £31 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 45 lei (£8) | £15 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 lei (£28) | £62 | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 127 lei (£22) | £50 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (£3.56) | £8 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (£1.76) | £2.86 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (£1.79) | £3.20 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,502 lei (£431) | £389 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 lei (£0.08) | £0.09 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 177 lei (£30) | £32 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (£3.85) | £13 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 55% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 251 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
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