- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Mexico
- Iasi
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 114 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 90 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 52 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.95 lei (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 17 | + 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 28 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.84 lei (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 15 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 lei (Mex$ 52) | Mex$ 58 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.21 lei (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 38 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.91 lei (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 20 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 16 | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 176 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.39 lei (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 23 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.88 lei (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 22 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 34% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (Mex$ 8,958) | Mex$ 18,559 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (Mex$ 6,485) | Mex$ 8,444 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 352 lei (Mex$ 1,643) | Mex$ 1,000 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (Mex$ 5,694) | Mex$ 9,884 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (Mex$ 3,931) | Mex$ 4,215 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 241 lei (Mex$ 1,125) | Mex$ 620 | + 81% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (Mex$ 155) | Mex$ 417 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,418 lei (Mex$ 6,624) | Mex$ 8,631 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 301 lei (Mex$ 1,407) | Mex$ 1,702 | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (Mex$ 133) | Mex$ 62 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 75 | + 4% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 26% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (Mex$ 1,008) | Mex$ 799 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (Mex$ 712) | Mex$ 523 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (Mex$ 1,201) | Mex$ 1,434 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (Mex$ 1,286) | Mex$ 990 | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 1% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (Mex$ 315,340) | Mex$ 277,105 | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.30 lei (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 17 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 532 | - 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 107 | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 9% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (Mex$ 137) | Mex$ 70 | + 97% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 214 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 90 lei (Mex$ 421) | Mex$ 448 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21 lei (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 66 | + 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 40 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (Mex$ 68) | Mex$ 51 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.21 lei (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 23 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (Mex$ 120) | Mex$ 95 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 lei (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 292 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 140 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 118 lei (Mex$ 552) | Mex$ 799 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 722 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 83 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 48 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 35 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,454 lei (Mex$ 11,465) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (Mex$ 2.80) | Mex$ 3.16 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (Mex$ 671) | Mex$ 597 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 47 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 514 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.672
MXN
/
RON
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
Mex$ 59,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 51,433
(11,009 lei)
in Iasi.
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