Cost of living in Iasi, Romania vs Melbourne, Australia
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Iasi (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (AU$11) | AU$18 | - 40% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (AU$6) | AU$12 | - 46% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (AU$3.56) | AU$5.37 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.75 lei (AU$1.49) | AU$1.48 | + 1% | |
12 eggs, large | 13 lei (AU$4.10) | AU$5.30 | - 23% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.95 lei (AU$1.56) | AU$4.86 | - 68% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (AU$3.70) | AU$8 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.70 lei (AU$1.16) | AU$4.49 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.36 lei (AU$0.74) | AU$3.12 | - 76% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 lei (AU$1.08) | AU$5.49 | - 80% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (AU$8) | AU$17 | - 54% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 5.46 lei (AU$1.72) | AU$2.82 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.90 lei (AU$0.91) | AU$2.64 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 74% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,058 lei (AU$647) | AU$2,943 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,417 lei (AU$446) | AU$2,147 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 348 lei (AU$109) | AU$249 | - 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,404 lei (AU$442) | AU$1,822 | - 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 lei (AU$286) | AU$1,417 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 233 lei (AU$73) | AU$157 | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (AU$10) | AU$46 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,233 lei (AU$388) | AU$374 | + 4% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 317 lei (AU$100) | AU$212 | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (AU$11) | AU$9 | + 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei (AU$5.41) | AU$28 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 239 lei (AU$75) | AU$101 | - 25% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (AU$45) | AU$59 | - 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 331 lei (AU$104) | AU$129 | - 19% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364 lei (AU$115) | AU$131 | - 13% | |
Transportation | - 65% | |||
Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,246 lei (AU$22,722) | AU$27,303 | - 17% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.53 lei (AU$1.74) | AU$1.38 | + 26% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei (AU$27) | AU$160 | - 83% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (AU$7) | AU$21 | - 69% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (AU$10) | AU$8 | + 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 lei (AU$5.98) | AU$19 | - 68% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 98 lei (AU$31) | AU$61 | - 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (AU$6) | AU$7 | - 9% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (AU$4.04) | AU$4.57 | - 12% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (AU$4.59) | AU$5.32 | - 14% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.42 lei (AU$1.39) | AU$2.66 | - 48% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (AU$3.06) | AU$3.01 | + 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (AU$10) | AU$34 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 51% cheaper than in Melbourne (Australia) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (AU$21) | AU$51 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei (AU$13) | AU$39 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 146 lei (AU$46) | AU$226 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei (AU$37) | AU$80 | - 54% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (AU$5.48) | AU$16 | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei (AU$2.49) | AU$4.43 | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 lei (AU$2.01) | AU$10 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,380 lei (AU$748) | AU$634 | + 18% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 lei (AU$0.20) | AU$0.25 | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 149 lei (AU$47) | AU$72 | - 35% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (AU$5.10) | AU$34 | - 85% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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