- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Mexico
- Iasi
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 145 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 81 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (Mex$ 47) | Mex$ 49 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.07 lei (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 17 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 30 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.39 lei (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 13 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 48 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.18 lei (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 37 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.95 lei (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 23 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 12 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 188 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.96 lei (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 19 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.51 lei (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 21 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (Mex$ 8,453) | Mex$ 13,284 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (Mex$ 6,120) | Mex$ 6,610 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 lei (Mex$ 1,594) | Mex$ 808 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (Mex$ 5,373) | Mex$ 7,533 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (Mex$ 3,709) | Mex$ 4,353 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 225 lei (Mex$ 992) | Mex$ 438 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 480 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,435 lei (Mex$ 6,327) | Mex$ 9,373 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 294 lei (Mex$ 1,294) | Mex$ 2,051 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 lei (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 30 | + 369% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 lei (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 99 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (Mex$ 951) | Mex$ 917 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (Mex$ 672) | Mex$ 534 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (Mex$ 1,133) | Mex$ 1,415 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (Mex$ 1,214) | Mex$ 1,074 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (Mex$ 297,575) | Mex$ 283,739 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.50 lei (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 13 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 422 | - 6% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (Mex$ 81) | - | - | |
| 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) | 31 lei (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 89 | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 233 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 91 lei (Mex$ 400) | Mex$ 436 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 62 | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 36 | + 58% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 54 | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.26 lei (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 23 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 22 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (Mex$ 103) | Mex$ 79 | + 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 251 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (Mex$ 176) | Mex$ 120 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 lei (Mex$ 517) | Mex$ 967 | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (Mex$ 397) | Mex$ 774 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 70 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 53 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 29 | - 16% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 790 lei (Mex$ 3,485) | Mex$ 2,904 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (Mex$ 2.65) | Mex$ 3.00 | - 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (Mex$ 633) | Mex$ 729 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 43 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 410 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 12% 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$ 33,619
(7,626 lei)
in Iasi.
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