Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 80% more expensive than in Karaganda (Kazakhstan)
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Food | + 119% | |||
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Food in Iasi (Romania) is 119% more expensive than in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Iasi | Karaganda | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (5,229 KZT) | 1,833 KZT | + 185% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (2,424 KZT) | 1,203 KZT | + 101% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (1,497 KZT) | 431 KZT | + 247% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.01 lei (491 KZT) | 236 KZT | + 108% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (1,445 KZT) | 363 KZT | + 298% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (598 KZT) | 506 KZT | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (1,533 KZT) | 953 KZT | + 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.88 lei (478 KZT) | 530 KZT | - 10% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.78 lei (371 KZT) | 133 KZT | + 179% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.76 lei (467 KZT) | 264 KZT | + 77% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (2,616 KZT) | 2,095 KZT | + 25% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (705 KZT) | 393 KZT | + 79% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.88 lei (283 KZT) | 163 KZT | + 73% | |
Housing | + 40% | |||
Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 40% more expensive than in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Iasi | Karaganda | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,361 lei (231,276 KZT) | 118,137 KZT | + 96% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,610 lei (157,666 KZT) | 81,876 KZT | + 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 376 lei (36,860 KZT) | 14,903 KZT | + 147% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,540 lei (150,810 KZT) | 77,888 KZT | + 94% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,055 lei (103,329 KZT) | 61,368 KZT | + 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 255 lei (24,968 KZT) | 10,230 KZT | + 144% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (2,992 KZT) | 4,161 KZT | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,275 lei (124,835 KZT) | 103,147 KZT | + 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362 lei (35,494 KZT) | 24,466 KZT | + 45% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 lei (4,183 KZT) | 5,273 KZT | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (2,290 KZT) | 4,456 KZT | - 49% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 25% more expensive than in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 271 lei (26,543 KZT) | 16,165 KZT | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (14,281 KZT) | 15,069 KZT | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (31,100 KZT) | 17,842 KZT | + 74% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 401 lei (39,271 KZT) | 20,602 KZT | + 91% | |
Transportation | + 112% | |||
Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 112% more expensive than in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Iasi | Karaganda | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,600 lei (7,796,407 KZT) | 4,079,840 KZT | + 91% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (694 KZT) | 157 KZT | + 342% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 95 lei (9,349 KZT) | 5,733 KZT | + 63% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (2,472 KZT) | 1,312 KZT | + 88% | |
Personal Care | + 130% | |||
Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 130% more expensive than in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Iasi | Karaganda | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 lei (3,888 KZT) | 1,583 KZT | + 146% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 lei (2,290 KZT) | 934 KZT | + 145% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120 lei (11,765 KZT) | 5,489 KZT | + 114% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (2,045 KZT) | 945 KZT | + 116% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (1,445 KZT) | 699 KZT | + 107% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (1,849 KZT) | 826 KZT | + 124% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (603 KZT) | 251 KZT | + 141% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (1,106 KZT) | 414 KZT | + 167% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 lei (3,599 KZT) | 1,241 KZT | + 190% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 57% more expensive than in Karaganda (Kazakhstan) | ||||
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Iasi | Karaganda | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (7,766 KZT) | 5,222 KZT | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 47 lei (4,563 KZT) | 2,890 KZT | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 lei (15,828 KZT) | 12,005 KZT | + 32% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 127 lei (12,449 KZT) | 13,298 KZT | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (2,023 KZT) | 1,247 KZT | + 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (1,022 KZT) | 507 KZT | + 102% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (1,016 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 123% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,502 lei (245,030 KZT) | 208,683 KZT | + 17% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 lei (44 KZT) | 10 KZT | + 326% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 177 lei (17,335 KZT) | 9,435 KZT | + 84% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (2,296 KZT) | 649 KZT | + 254% | |
TOTAL | + 80% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 203 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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