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Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 43% 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 (€2.28) | €3.46 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.51 lei (€1.18) | €0.82 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (€1.58) | €2.16 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.22 lei (€1.12) | €1.61 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 27 lei (€5.73) | €4.80 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.38 lei (€0.73) | €1.83 | - 60% | |
| 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 | 5.61 lei (€1.20) | €1.51 | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.09 lei (€0.45) | €0.82 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 57% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (€412) | €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 | 363 lei (€78) | €170 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (€262) | €500 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (€181) | €369 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 226 lei (€48) | €85 | - 43% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (€7) | €33 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,310 lei (€281) | €463 | - 39% | |
| 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 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (€2.89) | €10 | - 72% | |
| 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 (€14,486) | €21,300 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.22 lei (€1.12) | €1.47 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (€19) | €43 | - 55% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (€4.21) | €14 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (€6) | €5.11 | + 23% | |
| 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 (€2.68) | €2.11 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (€3.09) | €3.08 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.21 lei (€0.90) | €1.39 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.05) | €1.93 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (€5.52) | €10 | - 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61 lei (€13) | €26 | - 51% | |
| 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 | 16 lei (€3.49) | €7 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (€1.19) | €1.58 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (€1.18) | €2.75 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,441 lei (€524) | €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 407 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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EUR
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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
€3,000
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €1,715
(7,993 lei)
in Iasi.
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