Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Szczecin (Poland)
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| Food | - 3% | |||
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| Food in Iasi (Romania) is about the same as in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Iasi | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (34 zł) | 27 zł | + 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (19 zł) | 21 zł | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.58 lei (4.18 zł) | 4.27 zł | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (11 zł) | 12 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.71 lei (4.31 zł) | 7 zł | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (11 zł) | 15 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.70 lei (3.38 zł) | 2.91 zł | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (2.42 zł) | 3.73 zł | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.46 lei (3.16 zł) | 3.25 zł | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (24 zł) | 27 zł | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.49 lei (5.02 zł) | 5.65 zł | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.12 lei (2.85 zł) | 2.90 zł | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Iasi | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,214 lei (2,023 zł) | 2,762 zł | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,667 lei (1,523 zł) | 2,074 zł | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 lei (358 zł) | 602 zł | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,373 lei (1,254 zł) | 1,895 zł | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,029 lei (940 zł) | 1,266 zł | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 253 lei (231 zł) | 235 zł | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (27 zł) | 50 zł | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,219 lei (1,114 zł) | 1,655 zł | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 309 lei (283 zł) | 303 zł | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (32 zł) | 23 zł | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Iasi | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 256 lei (234 zł) | 278 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 lei (137 zł) | 192 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (291 zł) | 281 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (343 zł) | 260 zł | + 32% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Iasi | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,344 lei (72,497 zł) | 75,395 zł | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (7 zł) | 5.65 zł | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei (77 zł) | 100 zł | - 23% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (23 zł) | 26 zł | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is about the same as in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Iasi | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (29 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (18 zł) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 95 lei (87 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (17 zł) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (13 zł) | 11 zł | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (15 zł) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.53 lei (4.14 zł) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (10 zł) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (30 zł) | 30 zł | + 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Szczecin (Poland) | ||||
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| Iasi | Szczecin | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (62 zł) | 71 zł | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (37 zł) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163 lei (148 zł) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei (107 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (16 zł) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (10 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (6 zł) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,380 lei (2,174 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 lei (0.51 zł) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 lei (199 zł) | 113 zł | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (19 zł) | 15 zł | + 25% | |
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TOTAL | - 8% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 69 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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