- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Iraq
- Iasi
- Abu Ghraib
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Abu Ghraib, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (5,394 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (4,795 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (3,171 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.20 lei (1,557 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (2,200 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.56 lei (1,367 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 lei (6,721 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.34 lei (1,001 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.96 lei (588 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (995 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (4,495 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.90 lei (1,770 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.79 lei (537 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (574,618 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (416,012 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 lei (108,348 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (365,255 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (252,146 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 225 lei (67,458 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (9,943 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,435 lei (430,124 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 294 lei (87,967 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 lei (9,405 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 lei (4,329 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (64,644 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (45,701 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (77,018 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (82,526 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (20,228,488 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.30 lei (1,589 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 185% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (26,971 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (5,477 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (8,341 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (4,680 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 91 lei (27,218 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (5,419 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (3,629 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (4,492 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.26 lei (1,277 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (2,818 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (6,986 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 lei (19,546 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (11,987 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 lei (35,127 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (26,971 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (4,901 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (1,666 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (1,648 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 790 lei (236,871 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (180 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (43,025 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (4,495 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 328 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,810,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 1,128,496 Dinar
(3,766 lei)
in Iasi.
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