- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Spain
- Iasi
- Zaragoza
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Iasi, Romania and Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | 45% | |||
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| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 45% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (€4.05) | €10 | 59% |
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Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (€3.60) | €7 | 45% |
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500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (€2.34) | €3.46 | 32% |
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1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.41 lei (€0.99) | €0.88 | 12% |
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12 eggs, large | 7 lei (€1.65) | €2.16 | 24% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.36 lei (€0.98) | €1.61 | 39% |
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500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (€2.24) | €4.80 | 53% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.09 lei (€0.70) | €1.83 | 62% |
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1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.67 lei (€0.38) | €1.72 | 78% |
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0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (€0.75) | €1.03 | 27% |
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1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (€3.38) | €6.00 | 44% |
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2 liters of Coca-Cola | 6.00 lei (€1.35) | €1.36 | 1% |
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Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.47 lei (€0.33) | €0.82 | 60% |
| Housing | 53% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (€432) | €940 | 54% |
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (€312) | €690 | 55% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 469 lei (€106) | €170 | 38% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (€274) | €500 | 45% |
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Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (€189) | €369 | 49% |
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Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 235 lei (€53) | €85 | 38% |
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Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (€7) | €33 | 77% |
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40” flat screen TV | 1,481 lei (€333) | €580 | 42% |
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Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 287 lei (€65) | €66 | 3% |
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Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (€6) | €7 | 6% |
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Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 lei (€3.08) | €10 | 68% |
| Clothes | 14% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 14% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (€49) | €91 | 47% |
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1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (€34) | €30 | 14% |
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1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (€58) | €79 | 27% |
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1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (€62) | €74 | 16% |
| Transportation | 36% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (€15,193) | €21,300 | 29% |
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1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.42 lei (€1.22) | €1.47 | 17% |
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Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (€20) | €43 | 53% |
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Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (€4.16) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (€6) | €6 | 1% |
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1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17 lei (€3.73) | €3.63 | 3% |
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Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 82 lei (€18) | €61 | 70% |
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1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (€4.53) | €5.46 | 17% |
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Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.82) | €2.26 | 24% |
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Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (€3.17) | €3.03 | 5% |
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4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.22 lei (€0.95) | €1.42 | 33% |
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Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (€2.11) | €1.96 | 8% |
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Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 22 lei (€4.93) | €12 | 57% |
| Entertainment | 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 26% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 59 lei (€13) | €26 | 48% |
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2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (€9) | €14 | 37% |
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2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 87 lei (€20) | €51 | 61% |
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Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (€20) | €36 | 44% |
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1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 15 lei (€3.31) | €6 | 47% |
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Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (€1.25) | €1.58 | 21% |
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1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (€1.24) | €2.75 | 55% |
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iPod nano 16GB | 823 lei (€185) | €160 | 16% |
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1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (€0.14) | €0.12 | 13% |
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1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (€32) | €42 | 22% |
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1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (€3.38) | €4.80 | 30% |
| TOTAL | 40% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 174 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2016.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,750
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €2,242
(9,959 lei)
in Iasi.
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