Cost of living in Iasi, Romania vs Georgetown, Guyana
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (1,764 G$) | 1,608 G$ | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (1,050 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (589 G$) | 521 G$ | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.75 lei (247 G$) | 510 G$ | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (679 G$) | 730 G$ | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.95 lei (258 G$) | 383 G$ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (612 G$) | 1,078 G$ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.70 lei (193 G$) | 740 G$ | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.36 lei (123 G$) | 229 G$ | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 lei (179 G$) | 333 G$ | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (1,302 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.46 lei (284 G$) | 400 G$ | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.90 lei (151 G$) | 282 G$ | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 50% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 50% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,058 lei (107,056 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,417 lei (73,683 G$) | 113,424 G$ | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 348 lei (18,085 G$) | 20,497 G$ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,404 lei (73,044 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 lei (47,259 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 233 lei (12,096 G$) | 13,624 G$ | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (1,708 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,233 lei (64,129 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 317 lei (16,484 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (1,810 G$) | 1,705 G$ | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei (895 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 45% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 239 lei (12,405 G$) | 8,610 G$ | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (7,487 G$) | 7,398 G$ | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 331 lei (17,201 G$) | 16,822 G$ | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364 lei (18,940 G$) | 15,990 G$ | + 18% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,246 lei (3,757,515 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.53 lei (288 G$) | 220 G$ | + 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei (4,387 G$) | 8,612 G$ | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (1,084 G$) | 3,664 G$ | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (1,677 G$) | 2,053 G$ | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 lei (988 G$) | 2,219 G$ | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 98 lei (5,095 G$) | 3,824 G$ | + 33% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (1,029 G$) | 1,216 G$ | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (669 G$) | 769 G$ | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (759 G$) | 917 G$ | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.42 lei (230 G$) | 484 G$ | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (505 G$) | 405 G$ | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (1,730 G$) | 1,127 G$ | + 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (3,524 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (2,112 G$) | 2,523 G$ | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 146 lei (7,618 G$) | 5,738 G$ | + 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei (6,067 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (906 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (411 G$) | 919 G$ | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 lei (332 G$) | 417 G$ | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,380 lei (123,760 G$) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 lei (33 G$) | 21 G$ | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 149 lei (7,738 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (821 G$) | 549 G$ | + 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 32 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 691,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 485,398 G$ (9,333 lei) in Iasi.
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