Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania)
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| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 15% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Iasi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (19,474 Shilling) | 10,372 Shilling | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (11,084 Shilling) | 9,696 Shilling | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (6,102 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.58 lei (2,386 Shilling) | 2,490 Shilling | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (6,245 Shilling) | 3,964 Shilling | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.71 lei (2,456 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (6,356 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.70 lei (1,930 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (1,382 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.46 lei (1,804 Shilling) | 3,104 Shilling | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (13,526 Shilling) | 16,778 Shilling | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.49 lei (2,865 Shilling) | 2,821 Shilling | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.12 lei (1,626 Shilling) | 1,135 Shilling | + 43% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Iasi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,136 lei (1,113,438 Shilling) | 1,126,910 Shilling | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,503 lei (783,392 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 lei (204,289 Shilling) | 163,123 Shilling | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,373 lei (715,612 Shilling) | 1,352,930 Shilling | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,029 lei (536,367 Shilling) | 815,000 Shilling | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 253 lei (131,854 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (15,566 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,219 lei (635,722 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 309 lei (161,261 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (18,139 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (9,570 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Iasi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 256 lei (133,638 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 lei (78,142 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (165,874 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (195,864 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 8% more expensive than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Iasi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,246 lei (37,661,870 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (3,848 Shilling) | 2,473 Shilling | + 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei (43,980 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (13,202 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
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| Iasi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (16,679 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (10,434 Shilling) | 10,000 Shilling | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 95 lei (49,499 Shilling) | 68,095 Shilling | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (9,787 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (7,295 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (8,734 Shilling) | 9,453 Shilling | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.53 lei (2,362 Shilling) | 6,007 Shilling | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (5,487 Shilling) | 3,890 Shilling | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (17,337 Shilling) | 5,170 Shilling | + 235% | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is about the same as in Zanzibar (Tanzania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Iasi | Zanzibar | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (35,359 Shilling) | 32,620 Shilling | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (21,023 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163 lei (84,721 Shilling) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei (61,231 Shilling) | 67,787 Shilling | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (9,115 Shilling) | 13,162 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (5,825 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (3,586 Shilling) | 4,486 Shilling | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,380 lei (1,240,459 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 lei (288 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 lei (113,418 Shilling) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (10,647 Shilling) | 5,246 Shilling | + 103% | |
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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 26 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2023.
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