- 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 (5,604 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (4,981 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (3,230 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.20 lei (1,619 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (2,285 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.61 lei (1,436 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (7,183 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.30 lei (1,027 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 lei (593 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (1,034 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (4,670 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.74 lei (1,789 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.85 lei (577 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 (596,975 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (432,198 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 lei (112,564 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (379,466 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (261,956 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 226 lei (70,341 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (10,330 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,310 lei (407,854 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 301 lei (93,757 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (8,726 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (4,190 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (67,159 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (47,480 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (80,015 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (85,737 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (21,015,541 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.23 lei (1,628 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 192% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (28,021 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (6,110 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (9,153 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (5,009 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 90 lei (28,162 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21 lei (6,460 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (3,885 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (4,486 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.21 lei (1,310 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (2,968 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (8,003 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61 lei (18,939 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (12,454 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 118 lei (36,770 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (28,021 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (5,057 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (1,731 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (1,712 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,607 lei (811,658 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (187 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (44,699 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (4,670 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 184 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
311.341
IQD
/
RON
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 35% 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 1,176,248 Dinar
(3,778 lei)
in Iasi.
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