- 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 (5,172 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (4,597 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (3,040 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.07 lei (1,456 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (2,109 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.39 lei (1,261 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (6,616 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.18 lei (913 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.95 lei (561 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (954 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (4,310 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.96 lei (1,713 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.51 lei (433 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 (550,929 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (398,862 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 lei (103,884 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (350,197 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (241,751 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 225 lei (64,677 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (9,534 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,435 lei (412,392 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 294 lei (84,340 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 lei (9,017 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 lei (4,150 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (61,979 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (43,817 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (73,843 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (79,124 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 39% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (19,394,570 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50 lei (1,581 Dinar) | 557 Dinar | + 184% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (25,859 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (5,270 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 31 lei (8,779 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (4,487 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 91 lei (26,096 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (5,603 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (3,696 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (4,307 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.26 lei (1,224 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (2,702 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (6,698 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei (17,915 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (11,493 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 lei (33,710 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (25,859 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (4,699 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (1,598 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (1,580 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 790 lei (227,106 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (172 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (41,252 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (4,310 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 319 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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RON
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
1,600,000 Dinar
in Abu Ghraib
you would need to make just about 973,051 Dinar
(3,387 lei)
in Iasi.
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