Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 51% cheaper than in Nice (France)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Iasi | Nice | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 56 lei (€11) | €19 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (€5.12) | €12 | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (€3.19) | €5.80 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.01 lei (€1.01) | €1.15 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (€2.64) | €4.81 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (€1.23) | €3.12 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (€3.15) | €9 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.88 lei (€0.98) | €3.20 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.78 lei (€0.76) | €1.81 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.76 lei (€0.96) | €1.85 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (€5.37) | €8 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 8 lei (€1.56) | €2.66 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.88 lei (€0.58) | €1.28 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 66% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Iasi | Nice | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,629 lei (€528) | €1,545 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,952 lei (€392) | €1,367 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 376 lei (€76) | €256 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,684 lei (€339) | €875 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,288 lei (€259) | €689 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 255 lei (€51) | €195 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (€6) | €23 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,275 lei (€256) | €365 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362 lei (€73) | €98 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 lei (€9) | €10 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (€4.70) | €18 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Iasi | Nice | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 271 lei (€54) | €79 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (€29) | €38 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (€64) | €87 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 401 lei (€81) | €104 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Iasi | Nice | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,600 lei (€16,003) | €32,850 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (€1.55) | €1.88 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 98 lei (€20) | €35 | - 43% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26 lei (€5.24) | €28 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Iasi | Nice | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 lei (€8) | €5.81 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 lei (€4.70) | €8 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120 lei (€24) | €25 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (€4.20) | €4.10 | + 2% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (€2.97) | €4.02 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (€3.79) | €4.26 | - 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (€1.24) | €1.87 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (€2.27) | €2.06 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 lei (€7) | €16 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| Iasi | Nice | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (€16) | €39 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 lei (€9) | €27 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 lei (€32) | €65 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 127 lei (€26) | €70 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (€4.15) | €12 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (€2.10) | €3.70 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (€2.09) | €7 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,502 lei (€503) | €592 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 lei (€0.09) | €0.28 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 177 lei (€36) | €32 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (€4.71) | €11 | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | - 51% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 240 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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