Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Bratislava (Slovakia)
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| Food | - 21% | |||
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| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Iasi | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (€9) | €10 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 lei (€4.72) | €7 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (€2.84) | €3.50 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.88 lei (€0.98) | €0.92 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (€2.77) | €2.53 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.83 lei (€1.18) | €2.62 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (€2.79) | €4.53 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.27 lei (€0.86) | €1.45 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.21 lei (€0.65) | €1.02 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.42 lei (€0.89) | €1.11 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (€6) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (€1.25) | €1.69 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.78 lei (€0.56) | €0.74 | - 24% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 51% cheaper than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Iasi | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,342 lei (€472) | €1,011 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,734 lei (€349) | €742 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 390 lei (€79) | €166 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,985 lei (€400) | €715 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,069 lei (€215) | €524 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 229 lei (€46) | €99 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (€6) | €11 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,429 lei (€288) | €320 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 321 lei (€65) | €77 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (€8) | €20 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (€3.70) | €9 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Iasi | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 278 lei (€56) | €70 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 lei (€30) | €33 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (€68) | €84 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (€75) | €87 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Iasi | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,789 lei (€16,279) | €18,029 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (€1.51) | €1.68 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (€17) | €34 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (€5.41) | €10 | - 48% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Iasi | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 lei (€9) | €6 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 lei (€4.68) | €5.33 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 105 lei (€21) | €32 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (€4.10) | €3.39 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (€2.80) | €3.04 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (€3.82) | €3.20 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 lei (€1.00) | €1.34 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (€2.17) | €2.05 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (€7) | €17 | - 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 23% cheaper than in Bratislava (Slovakia) | ||||
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| Iasi | Bratislava | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (€15) | €25 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 43 lei (€9) | €18 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (€30) | €85 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (€26) | €47 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (€3.57) | €7 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (€2.18) | €2.38 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (€1.75) | €1.89 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,304 lei (€464) | €435 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 lei (€0.09) | €0.10 | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (€37) | €33 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei (€4.17) | €4.68 | - 11% | |
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TOTAL | - 32% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 202 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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