Cost of living in Iasi, Romania vs Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei ($8) | $13 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei ($4.93) | $8 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei ($2.76) | $4.42 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.75 lei ($1.16) | $0.59 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei ($3.18) | $2.17 | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.95 lei ($1.21) | $3.69 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei ($2.87) | $5.97 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.70 lei ($0.90) | $3.05 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.36 lei ($0.58) | $1.38 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 lei ($0.84) | $3.58 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei ($6) | $15 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.46 lei ($1.33) | $2.29 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.90 lei ($0.71) | $1.98 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 67% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,058 lei ($502) | $1,637 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,417 lei ($346) | $1,036 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 348 lei ($85) | $160 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,404 lei ($343) | $1,072 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 lei ($222) | $727 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 233 lei ($57) | $82 | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei ($8) | $43 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,233 lei ($301) | $263 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 317 lei ($77) | $124 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei ($8) | $10 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei ($4.20) | $19 | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 239 lei ($58) | $47 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei ($35) | $43 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 331 lei ($81) | $75 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364 lei ($89) | $113 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,246 lei ($17,628) | $24,220 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.53 lei ($1.35) | $0.60 | + 126% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei ($21) | $59 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei ($5.08) | $17 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei ($8) | $9 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 lei ($4.64) | $22 | - 79% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 98 lei ($24) | $102 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei ($4.83) | $7 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei ($3.14) | $3.39 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei ($3.56) | $3.89 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.42 lei ($1.08) | $3.39 | - 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei ($2.37) | $1.59 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei ($8) | $20 | - 60% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Indianapolis, Indiana (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei ($17) | $47 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei ($10) | $25 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 146 lei ($36) | $111 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei ($28) | $93 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei ($4.25) | $9 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei ($1.93) | $5.32 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 lei ($1.56) | $5.32 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,380 lei ($581) | $429 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 lei ($0.15) | $0.19 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 149 lei ($36) | $35 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei ($3.96) | $6 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2021.
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