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Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (€3.86) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (€3.43) | €7 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (€2.25) | €3.46 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.95 lei (€1.06) | €0.82 | + 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (€1.57) | €2.16 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.84 lei (€1.04) | €1.61 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 lei (€2.37) | €4.80 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.21 lei (€0.69) | €1.83 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.91 lei (€0.41) | €1.72 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (€0.71) | €1.03 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (€3.22) | €6.00 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.39 lei (€1.16) | €1.44 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.88 lei (€0.40) | €0.82 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 56% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (€411) | €940 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (€298) | €690 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 352 lei (€75) | €170 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (€261) | €500 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (€180) | €369 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 241 lei (€52) | €85 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (€7) | €33 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,418 lei (€304) | €463 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 301 lei (€65) | €68 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (€6) | €7 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei (€3.57) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (€46) | €91 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (€33) | €30 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (€55) | €79 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (€59) | €74 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (€14,471) | €21,300 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.30 lei (€1.14) | €1.47 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (€19) | €43 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (€4.26) | €14 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (€6) | €5.59 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (€3.45) | €3.98 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 90 lei (€19) | €60 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21 lei (€4.45) | €4.78 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (€2.54) | €2.11 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.13) | €3.08 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.21 lei (€0.90) | €1.39 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.04) | €1.79 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (€5.52) | €10 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 lei (€14) | €25 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (€9) | €14 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 118 lei (€25) | €49 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (€19) | €36 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (€3.57) | €7 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (€1.19) | €1.58 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (€1.18) | €2.75 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,454 lei (€526) | €526 | - 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (€0.13) | €0.12 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (€31) | €42 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (€3.22) | €4.80 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 428 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,600
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €1,478
(6,895 lei)
in Iasi.
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