- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Tanzania
- Iasi
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 5% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (10,271 Shilling) | 6,762 Shilling | + 52% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (9,130 Shilling) | 9,785 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (6,037 Shilling) | 8,903 Shilling | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.20 lei (2,964 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (4,188 Shilling) | 3,555 Shilling | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.56 lei (2,602 Shilling) | 2,208 Shilling | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 lei (12,797 Shilling) | 9,326 Shilling | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.34 lei (1,906 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.96 lei (1,119 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (1,894 Shilling) | 3,034 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (8,559 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.90 lei (3,369 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.79 lei (1,023 Shilling) | 883 Shilling | + 16% | |
| Housing | + 0% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 0% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (1,094,091 Shilling) | 877,373 Shilling | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (792,099 Shilling) | 1,066,180 Shilling | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 lei (206,299 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (695,456 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (480,094 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 225 lei (128,442 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (18,933 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,435 lei (818,969 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 294 lei (167,491 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 67% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 lei (17,907 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 lei (8,242 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 8% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (123,085 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (87,017 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (146,645 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (157,133 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 529% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 59% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (38,515,691 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.30 lei (3,026 Shilling) | 2,083 Shilling | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (51,354 Shilling) | 30,000 Shilling | + 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (10,429 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 4% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (15,882 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (8,911 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 91 lei (51,824 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 418% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (10,317 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (6,910 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (8,552 Shilling) | 10,019 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.26 lei (2,431 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (5,365 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (13,301 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 41% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 lei (37,217 Shilling) | 31,250 Shilling | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (22,824 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 lei (66,882 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (51,354 Shilling) | 48,750 Shilling | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (9,332 Shilling) | 13,000 Shilling | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (3,173 Shilling) | 5,303 Shilling | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (3,138 Shilling) | 3,625 Shilling | - 13% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 790 lei (451,011 Shilling) | 250,000 Shilling | + 80% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (342 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 155% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (81,921 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 64% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (8,559 Shilling) | 4,029 Shilling | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 353 prices entered by 31 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
570.603
TZS
/
RON
Do you live in Zanzibar? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 268% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in London is 9% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Sydney is 99% more expensive than in Joburg
- Cost of living in Morelia is 62% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 56% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Santa Rosa is 61% cheaper than in Honolulu
- Cost of living in LA is 21% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in London is 27% more expensive than in Toronto
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Windhoek (Namibia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Iasi (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cluj-Napoca (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nampula (Mozambique)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Timisoara (Romania)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Brno (Czech Republic)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bratislava (Slovakia)
Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 16% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 2,764,623 Shilling
(4,845 lei)
in Iasi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,390,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
Recent Prices Added
- 1 lb of boneless chicken breast in Atlanta, Georgia costs $3.31 (2 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Lucknow costs ₨10,200 (4 minutes ago)
- Public transport in Anchorage, Alaska costs $60 (7 minutes ago)
- 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in Medellín costs COL$60 (12 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Dubai costs Dirham 3,700 (25 minutes ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in Zagreb costs 4.00 kn (27 minutes ago)