Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 14% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 30% | |||
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| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 30% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Iasi | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (25,179 Shilling) | 7,834 Shilling | + 221% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 lei (12,567 Shilling) | 14,559 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (7,551 Shilling) | 6,492 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.88 lei (2,618 Shilling) | 3,321 Shilling | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (7,384 Shilling) | 6,341 Shilling | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.83 lei (3,130 Shilling) | 1,320 Shilling | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (7,430 Shilling) | 20,500 Shilling | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.27 lei (2,293 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.21 lei (1,722 Shilling) | 1,218 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.42 lei (2,372 Shilling) | 2,122 Shilling | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (16,696 Shilling) | 19,416 Shilling | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (3,324 Shilling) | 2,506 Shilling | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.78 lei (1,493 Shilling) | 1,154 Shilling | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Iasi | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,342 lei (1,256,632 Shilling) | 1,562,440 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,734 lei (930,621 Shilling) | 822,500 Shilling | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 390 lei (209,142 Shilling) | 164,626 Shilling | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,985 lei (1,065,415 Shilling) | 2,200,000 Shilling | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,069 lei (573,527 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 229 lei (122,717 Shilling) | 350,000 Shilling | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (16,395 Shilling) | 80,000 Shilling | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,429 lei (766,939 Shilling) | 800,000 Shilling | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 321 lei (172,365 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (21,316 Shilling) | 20,861 Shilling | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (9,848 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 119% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 119% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Iasi | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 278 lei (149,181 Shilling) | 42,500 Shilling | + 251% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 lei (80,097 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (181,477 Shilling) | 66,852 Shilling | + 171% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (199,907 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 300% | |
| Transportation | + 53% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 53% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Iasi | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,789 lei (43,355,138 Shilling) | 30,000,000 Shilling | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (4,025 Shilling) | 2,215 Shilling | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (44,485 Shilling) | 26,701 Shilling | + 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (14,405 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 24% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Iasi | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 lei (22,962 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 lei (12,453 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 105 lei (56,556 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (10,927 Shilling) | 15,000 Shilling | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (7,461 Shilling) | 6,430 Shilling | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (10,181 Shilling) | 4,490 Shilling | + 127% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 lei (2,658 Shilling) | 3,320 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (5,771 Shilling) | 1,700 Shilling | + 239% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (18,084 Shilling) | 14,845 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 20% more expensive than in Mwanza (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Iasi | Mwanza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (40,924 Shilling) | 23,080 Shilling | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 43 lei (23,340 Shilling) | 13,500 Shilling | + 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (80,122 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (69,920 Shilling) | 60,965 Shilling | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (9,513 Shilling) | 11,000 Shilling | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (5,799 Shilling) | 4,112 Shilling | + 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (4,655 Shilling) | 2,798 Shilling | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,304 lei (1,236,293 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 lei (244 Shilling) | 250 Shilling | - 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (97,725 Shilling) | 74,694 Shilling | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei (11,114 Shilling) | 3,500 Shilling | + 218% | |
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TOTAL | + 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 79 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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