Cost of living in Iasi, Romania vs Lima, Peru
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| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 10% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (S/. 31) | S/. 24 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (S/. 18) | S/. 17 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.75 lei (S/. 4.29) | S/. 4.20 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (S/. 12) | S/. 6 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.95 lei (S/. 4.47) | S/. 3.81 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.70 lei (S/. 3.35) | S/. 4.41 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.36 lei (S/. 2.13) | S/. 2.44 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 lei (S/. 3.11) | S/. 5.23 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (S/. 23) | S/. 42 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.46 lei (S/. 4.93) | S/. 7 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.90 lei (S/. 2.62) | S/. 1.62 | + 61% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,058 lei (S/. 1,859) | S/. 2,914 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,417 lei (S/. 1,280) | S/. 1,676 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 348 lei (S/. 314) | S/. 205 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,404 lei (S/. 1,268) | S/. 2,252 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 lei (S/. 821) | S/. 1,169 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 233 lei (S/. 210) | S/. 160 | + 31% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (S/. 30) | S/. 69 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,233 lei (S/. 1,114) | S/. 1,261 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 317 lei (S/. 286) | S/. 339 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (S/. 31) | S/. 34 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei (S/. 16) | S/. 17 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 39% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 239 lei (S/. 215) | S/. 155 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (S/. 130) | S/. 89 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 331 lei (S/. 299) | S/. 249 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364 lei (S/. 329) | S/. 248 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,246 lei (S/. 65,252) | S/. 66,001 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.53 lei (S/. 4.99) | S/. 3.71 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei (S/. 76) | S/. 122 | - 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (S/. 19) | S/. 38 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (S/. 29) | S/. 21 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 lei (S/. 17) | S/. 22 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 98 lei (S/. 88) | S/. 73 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (S/. 18) | S/. 19 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (S/. 12) | S/. 13 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (S/. 13) | S/. 17 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.42 lei (S/. 3.99) | S/. 4.59 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (S/. 9) | S/. 4.43 | + 98% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (S/. 30) | S/. 43 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (S/. 61) | S/. 35 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (S/. 37) | S/. 34 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 146 lei (S/. 132) | S/. 90 | + 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei (S/. 105) | S/. 107 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (S/. 16) | S/. 25 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (S/. 7) | S/. 13 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 lei (S/. 5.77) | S/. 8 | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,380 lei (S/. 2,149) | S/. 1,819 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 lei (S/. 0.57) | S/. 0.61 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 149 lei (S/. 134) | S/. 163 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (S/. 15) | S/. 16 | - 9% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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