- Cost of Living
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- Iasi
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Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
Food | - 18% | |||
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Food in Iasi (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (Mex$ 88) | Mex$ 134 | - 34% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 91 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 52 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.20 lei (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 17 | + 48% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 lei (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 31 | + 14% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.61 lei (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 15 | + 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 58 | + 93% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.30 lei (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 38 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 lei (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 15 | + 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 177 | - 59% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.74 lei (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 22 | + 27% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.85 lei (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 19 | - 54% | |
Housing | - 28% | |||
Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (Mex$ 9,346) | Mex$ 15,772 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (Mex$ 6,766) | Mex$ 8,555 | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 lei (Mex$ 1,762) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 76% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (Mex$ 5,941) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (Mex$ 4,101) | Mex$ 4,215 | - 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 226 lei (Mex$ 1,101) | Mex$ 620 | + 78% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 432 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,310 lei (Mex$ 6,385) | Mex$ 8,435 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 301 lei (Mex$ 1,468) | Mex$ 1,783 | - 18% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 36 | + 277% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 63 | + 4% | |
Clothes | + 32% | |||
Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 32% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (Mex$ 1,051) | Mex$ 787 | + 34% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (Mex$ 743) | Mex$ 523 | + 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (Mex$ 1,253) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 13% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (Mex$ 1,342) | Mex$ 934 | + 44% | |
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$ 328,998) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.23 lei (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 17 | + 50% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 543 | - 19% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 103 | - 7% | |
Personal Care | + 19% | |||
Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 19% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 65 | + 119% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 225 | - 65% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 90 lei (Mex$ 441) | Mex$ 378 | + 17% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21 lei (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 66 | + 54% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 39 | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 50 | + 40% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.21 lei (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 25 | + 89% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (Mex$ 125) | Mex$ 101 | + 24% | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 1% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61 lei (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 277 | + 7% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (Mex$ 195) | Mex$ 131 | + 49% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 118 lei (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 734 | - 22% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (Mex$ 439) | Mex$ 722 | - 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 77 | + 3% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 47 | - 43% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 31 | - 14% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,607 lei (Mex$ 12,706) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 15% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (Mex$ 2.92) | Mex$ 3.25 | - 10% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (Mex$ 700) | Mex$ 647 | + 8% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 47 | + 57% | |
TOTAL | - 8% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 47,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 43,414
(8,907 lei)
in Iasi.
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