Cost of living in Iasi, Romania vs San Francisco, California, United States
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| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei ($8) | $18 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei ($5.04) | $9 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei ($2.82) | $5.20 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.75 lei ($1.19) | $1.16 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei ($3.26) | $5.18 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.95 lei ($1.24) | $4.92 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei ($2.94) | $12 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.70 lei ($0.92) | $4.15 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.36 lei ($0.59) | $2.18 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 lei ($0.86) | $5.54 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei ($6) | $18 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.46 lei ($1.36) | $2.51 | - 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.90 lei ($0.72) | $3.82 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 85% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 85% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,058 lei ($514) | $3,960 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,417 lei ($354) | $3,733 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 348 lei ($87) | $128 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,404 lei ($350) | $2,873 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 909 lei ($227) | $2,430 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 233 lei ($58) | $101 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 33 lei ($8) | $48 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,233 lei ($308) | $518 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 317 lei ($79) | $139 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei ($9) | $11 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei ($4.30) | $42 | - 90% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 239 lei ($60) | $62 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei ($36) | $46 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 331 lei ($83) | $105 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364 lei ($91) | $171 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 57% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,246 lei ($18,028) | $23,115 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.53 lei ($1.38) | $0.95 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei ($21) | $92 | - 77% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei ($5.20) | $19 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei ($8) | $9 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 19 lei ($4.74) | $12 | - 60% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 98 lei ($24) | $132 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei ($4.94) | $7 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei ($3.21) | $4.80 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei ($3.64) | $8 | - 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.42 lei ($1.10) | $4.63 | - 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei ($2.42) | $2.49 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei ($8) | $32 | - 74% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei ($17) | $61 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 41 lei ($10) | $31 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 146 lei ($37) | $263 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei ($29) | $109 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei ($4.35) | $15 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 8 lei ($1.97) | $5.19 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6 lei ($1.59) | $8 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,380 lei ($594) | $405 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.63 lei ($0.16) | $0.35 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 149 lei ($37) | $111 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei ($4.05) | $11 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
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