Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States)
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| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Iasi (Romania) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 34 lei ($8) | $16 | 48% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 20 lei ($4.91) | $8 | 40% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 11 lei ($2.75) | $4.67 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 4.75 lei ($1.16) | $0.73 | 58% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 13 lei ($3.17) | $2.70 | 18% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 4.95 lei ($1.20) | $3.25 | 63% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 12 lei ($2.86) | $6 | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 3.70 lei ($0.90) | $3.09 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 2.36 lei ($0.57) | $1.87 | 69% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 3.44 lei ($0.84) | $2.36 | 65% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 25 lei ($6) | $15 | 59% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 5.46 lei ($1.33) | $1.75 | 24% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 2.90 lei ($0.70) | $2.16 | 67% |
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 77% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Iasi (Romania) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 2,058 lei ($501) | $2,347 | 79% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,417 lei ($345) | $1,685 | 80% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 348 lei ($85) | $141 | 40% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 1,404 lei ($342) | $1,609 | 79% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 909 lei ($221) | $1,155 | 81% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 233 lei ($57) | $86 | 34% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 33 lei ($8) | $54 | 85% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 1,233 lei ($300) | $302 | 1% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 317 lei ($77) | $149 | 48% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 35 lei ($8) | $10 | 16% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 17 lei ($4.19) | $32 | 87% |
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Iasi (Romania) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 239 lei ($58) | $54 | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 144 lei ($35) | $60 | 42% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 331 lei ($80) | $92 | 13% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 364 lei ($89) | $167 | 47% |
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Iasi (Romania) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 72,246 lei ($17,574) | $21,497 | 18% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 5.53 lei ($1.34) | $0.69 | 95% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 84 lei ($21) | $112 | 82% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 21 lei ($5.07) | $17 | 70% |
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Iasi (Romania) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 32 lei ($8) | $8 | 7% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| 19 lei ($4.62) | $16 | 70% |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 98 lei ($24) | $122 | 80% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 20 lei ($4.81) | $7 | 29% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 13 lei ($3.13) | $2.86 | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 15 lei ($3.55) | $5.43 | 35% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 4.42 lei ($1.08) | $3.20 | 66% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 10 lei ($2.36) | $1.78 | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 33 lei ($8) | $23 | 65% |
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||
| Iasi (Romania) | Denver, Colorado (United States) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 68 lei ($16) | $46 | 64% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 41 lei ($10) | $24 | 59% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| 146 lei ($36) | $276 | 87% |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 117 lei ($28) | $76 | 62% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 17 lei ($4.24) | $12 | 64% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 8 lei ($1.92) | $4.77 | 60% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 6 lei ($1.55) | $5.38 | 71% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| 2,380 lei ($579) | $460 | 26% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 0.63 lei ($0.15) | $0.65 | 77% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 149 lei ($36) | $73 | 50% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 16 lei ($3.95) | $7 | 47% |
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