- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Mexico
- Iasi
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 162 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 86 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 50 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.20 lei (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 18 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 32 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.56 lei (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 15 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 lei (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 50 | + 103% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.34 lei (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 35 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.96 lei (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 23 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 13 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 173 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.90 lei (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 19 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.79 lei (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 19 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 20% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (Mex$ 8,658) | Mex$ 11,704 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (Mex$ 6,268) | Mex$ 6,331 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 lei (Mex$ 1,632) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (Mex$ 5,503) | Mex$ 7,498 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (Mex$ 3,799) | Mex$ 4,372 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 225 lei (Mex$ 1,016) | Mex$ 538 | + 89% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (Mex$ 150) | Mex$ 464 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,435 lei (Mex$ 6,481) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 294 lei (Mex$ 1,325) | Mex$ 1,682 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 lei (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 47 | + 202% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 lei (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 65 | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 18% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (Mex$ 974) | Mex$ 750 | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (Mex$ 689) | Mex$ 567 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (Mex$ 1,160) | Mex$ 1,386 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (Mex$ 1,243) | Mex$ 915 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 6% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (Mex$ 304,784) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.30 lei (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 13 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 485 | - 16% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 124 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 1% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 73 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 269 | - 74% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 91 lei (Mex$ 410) | Mex$ 420 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 74 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 41 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 61 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.26 lei (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 25 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (Mex$ 105) | Mex$ 102 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 lei (Mex$ 295) | Mex$ 310 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (Mex$ 181) | Mex$ 126 | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 lei (Mex$ 529) | Mex$ 821 | - 36% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (Mex$ 406) | Mex$ 783 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 75 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 53 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 33 | - 25% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 790 lei (Mex$ 3,569) | Mex$ 2,577 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (Mex$ 2.71) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (Mex$ 648) | Mex$ 686 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 46 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 557 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 24, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 38,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 34,031
(7,537 lei)
in Iasi.
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