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Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Akola, India
Currency:
Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Iasi (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (₨315) | ₨500 | - 37% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (₨280) | ₨375 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (₨182) | ₨200 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.20 lei (₨91) | ₨44 | + 108% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 lei (₨129) | ₨50 | + 157% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.61 lei (₨81) | ₨33 | + 142% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (₨404) | ₨90 | + 349% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.30 lei (₨58) | ₨99 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 lei (₨33) | ₨43 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (₨58) | ₨165 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (₨263) | ₨300 | - 12% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.74 lei (₨101) | ₨143 | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.85 lei (₨32) | ₨38 | - 14% | |
Housing | - 10% | |||
Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (₨33,590) | ₨25,413 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (₨24,318) | ₨17,667 | + 38% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 lei (₨6,334) | ₨6,525 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (₨21,351) | ₨15,137 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (₨14,739) | ₨10,000 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 226 lei (₨3,958) | ₨10,000 | - 60% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (₨581) | ₨1,000 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,310 lei (₨22,949) | ₨25,500 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 301 lei (₨5,275) | ₨6,000 | - 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (₨491) | ₨150 | + 227% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (₨236) | ₨900 | - 74% | |
Clothes | + 13% | |||
Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (₨3,779) | ₨2,000 | + 89% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (₨2,672) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (₨4,502) | ₨4,000 | + 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (₨4,824) | ₨4,000 | + 21% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (₨1,182,478) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.23 lei (₨92) | ₨73 | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (₨1,577) | ₨2,750 | - 43% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (₨344) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 72% | |||
Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 72% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (₨515) | ₨400 | + 29% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (₨282) | ₨200 | + 41% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 90 lei (₨1,585) | ₨500 | + 217% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21 lei (₨363) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (₨219) | ₨80 | + 173% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (₨252) | ₨160 | + 58% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.21 lei (₨74) | ₨60 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨167) | ₨20 | + 735% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (₨450) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 1% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61 lei (₨1,066) | ₨385 | + 177% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (₨701) | ₨293 | + 140% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 118 lei (₨2,069) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (₨1,577) | ₨500 | + 215% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (₨285) | ₨245 | + 16% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (₨97) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (₨96) | ₨1,000 | - 90% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,607 lei (₨45,669) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (₨11) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (₨2,515) | ₨1,000 | + 152% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (₨263) | ₨120 | + 119% | |
TOTAL | - 7% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Akola (India)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
₨80,000
in Akola
you would need to make just about ₨74,604
(4,259 lei)
in Iasi.
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