Cost of living in Milan (Italy) is 132% more expensive than in Iasi (Romania)
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Food | + 92% | |||
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Food in Milan (Italy) is 92% more expensive than in Iasi (Romania) | ||||
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Milan | Iasi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (94 lei) | 53 lei | + 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (52 lei) | 25 lei | + 109% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.99 (30 lei) | 15 lei | + 95% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.54 (8 lei) | 5.01 lei | + 53% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.43 (22 lei) | 15 lei | + 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.42 (22 lei) | 6 lei | + 260% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (40 lei) | 16 lei | + 153% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.29 (11 lei) | 4.88 lei | + 133% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.73 (9 lei) | 3.78 lei | + 127% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.77 (9 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 84% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (40 lei) | 27 lei | + 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.15 (11 lei) | 7 lei | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.40 (7 lei) | 2.88 lei | + 141% | |
Housing | + 330% | |||
Housing in Milan (Italy) is 330% more expensive than in Iasi (Romania) | ||||
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Milan | Iasi | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,862 (14,228 lei) | 2,361 lei | + 503% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,826 (9,079 lei) | 1,610 lei | + 464% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €163 (813 lei) | 376 lei | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,461 (7,261 lei) | 1,540 lei | + 372% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €966 (4,803 lei) | 1,055 lei | + 355% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €106 (528 lei) | 255 lei | + 107% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €27 (132 lei) | 31 lei | + 331% | |
40” flat screen tv | €317 (1,575 lei) | 1,275 lei | + 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €245 (1,218 lei) | 362 lei | + 236% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (40 lei) | 43 lei | - 6% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €11 (57 lei) | 23 lei | + 142% | |
Clothes | + 43% | |||
Clothes in Milan (Italy) is 43% more expensive than in Iasi (Romania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (445 lei) | 271 lei | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €35 (176 lei) | 146 lei | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €98 (488 lei) | 318 lei | + 54% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €134 (667 lei) | 401 lei | + 66% | |
Transportation | + 95% | |||
Transportation in Milan (Italy) is 95% more expensive than in Iasi (Romania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €33,388 (165,992 lei) | 79,600 lei | + 109% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.86 (9 lei) | 7 lei | + 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (192 lei) | 95 lei | + 101% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €24 (122 lei) | 25 lei | + 383% | |
Personal Care | + 75% | |||
Personal Care in Milan (Italy) is 75% more expensive than in Iasi (Romania) | ||||
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Milan | Iasi | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (47 lei) | 40 lei | + 18% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €9 (43 lei) | 23 lei | + 83% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €86 (428 lei) | 120 lei | + 256% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.96 (30 lei) | 21 lei | + 42% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.85 (19 lei) | 15 lei | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.53 (18 lei) | 19 lei | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.69 (13 lei) | 6 lei | + 117% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.54 (13 lei) | 11 lei | + 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (101 lei) | 37 lei | + 175% | |
Entertainment | + 107% | |||
Entertainment in Milan (Italy) is 107% more expensive than in Iasi (Romania) | ||||
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Milan | Iasi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €53 (266 lei) | 79 lei | + 235% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €20 (99 lei) | 47 lei | + 113% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €95 (471 lei) | 162 lei | + 191% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €86 (425 lei) | 127 lei | + 235% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (54 lei) | 21 lei | + 159% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.93 (10 lei) | 10 lei | - 8% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €6 (30 lei) | 10 lei | + 188% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €481 (2,389 lei) | 2,502 lei | - 5% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (0.85 lei) | 0.45 lei | + 88% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (328 lei) | 177 lei | + 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (30 lei) | 23 lei | + 28% | |
TOTAL | + 132% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 502 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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