- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Tanzania
- Iasi
- Zanzibar
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Zanzibar, Tanzania
Currency:
| Food | - 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (10,387 Shilling) | 7,775 Shilling | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (9,232 Shilling) | 10,202 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (6,124 Shilling) | 10,632 Shilling | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.72 lei (3,298 Shilling) | 2,666 Shilling | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (4,235 Shilling) | 4,000 Shilling | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.22 lei (3,013 Shilling) | 2,250 Shilling | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 lei (15,413 Shilling) | 11,890 Shilling | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.38 lei (1,950 Shilling) | 2,287 Shilling | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.91 lei (1,100 Shilling) | 1,814 Shilling | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (1,916 Shilling) | 3,267 Shilling | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (8,655 Shilling) | 18,000 Shilling | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.69 lei (3,284 Shilling) | 3,763 Shilling | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09 lei (1,204 Shilling) | 930 Shilling | + 29% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 2% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (1,106,415 Shilling) | 1,043,330 Shilling | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (801,022 Shilling) | 1,002,910 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 363 lei (209,251 Shilling) | 134,018 Shilling | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (703,290 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (485,502 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 226 lei (130,367 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (19,146 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,310 lei (755,904 Shilling) | 1,065,940 Shilling | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 301 lei (173,767 Shilling) | 500,000 Shilling | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (16,172 Shilling) | 8,244 Shilling | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (7,765 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 7% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (124,471 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (87,997 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (148,297 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (158,903 Shilling) | 25,000 Shilling | + 536% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (38,949,551 Shilling) | 20,000,000 Shilling | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.24 lei (3,025 Shilling) | 2,110 Shilling | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (51,933 Shilling) | 76,324 Shilling | - 32% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (11,323 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (16,964 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (9,283 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 90 lei (52,194 Shilling) | 51,177 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21 lei (11,972 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (7,200 Shilling) | 6,500 Shilling | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (8,314 Shilling) | 8,986 Shilling | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.21 lei (2,429 Shilling) | 5,920 Shilling | - 59% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (5,500 Shilling) | 3,992 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (14,832 Shilling) | 12,182 Shilling | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 21% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61 lei (35,101 Shilling) | 35,000 Shilling | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (23,081 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 118 lei (68,148 Shilling) | 20,000 Shilling | + 241% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (51,933 Shilling) | 51,667 Shilling | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (9,373 Shilling) | 11,750 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (3,208 Shilling) | 5,708 Shilling | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (3,174 Shilling) | 3,667 Shilling | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,485 lei (1,434,007 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (346 Shilling) | 134 Shilling | + 158% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (82,844 Shilling) | 50,000 Shilling | + 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (8,655 Shilling) | 5,029 Shilling | + 72% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 261 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
For example, you would need at least 3,460,473 Shilling
(5,997 lei)
in Iasi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
3,400,000 Shilling
in Zanzibar.
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