- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Mexico
- Iasi
- Zapopan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Zapopan, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (Mex$ 83) | Mex$ 150 | - 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 86 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (Mex$ 49) | Mex$ 48 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.20 lei (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 18 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.56 lei (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 15 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 lei (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 50 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.34 lei (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 36 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.96 lei (Mex$ 9) | Mex$ 22 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 14 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 168 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.90 lei (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 21 | + 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.79 lei (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 19 | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (Mex$ 8,862) | Mex$ 13,217 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (Mex$ 6,416) | Mex$ 7,000 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 lei (Mex$ 1,671) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (Mex$ 5,633) | Mex$ 6,997 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (Mex$ 3,889) | Mex$ 4,749 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 225 lei (Mex$ 1,040) | Mex$ 538 | + 94% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 464 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,435 lei (Mex$ 6,634) | Mex$ 9,337 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 294 lei (Mex$ 1,357) | Mex$ 1,682 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 lei (Mex$ 145) | Mex$ 47 | + 210% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 lei (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 65 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 22% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (Mex$ 997) | Mex$ 807 | + 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (Mex$ 705) | Mex$ 543 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (Mex$ 1,188) | Mex$ 1,417 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (Mex$ 1,273) | Mex$ 917 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 11% more expensive than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (Mex$ 311,974) | Mex$ 280,573 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.30 lei (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 14 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 453 | - 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 124 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 73 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 269 | - 73% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 91 lei (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 420 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 74 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 41 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 61 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.26 lei (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 23 | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 25 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 102 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Zapopan (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 lei (Mex$ 301) | Mex$ 282 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (Mex$ 185) | Mex$ 126 | + 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 lei (Mex$ 542) | Mex$ 767 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (Mex$ 416) | Mex$ 783 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 76 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 53 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 32 | - 21% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,696 lei (Mex$ 12,458) | Mex$ 11,035 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (Mex$ 2.77) | Mex$ 3.10 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (Mex$ 664) | Mex$ 667 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 46 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 597 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2017.
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$ 40,000
in Zapopan
you would need to make just about Mex$ 36,693
(7,939 lei)
in Iasi.
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