- Cost of Living
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- Iasi
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Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (€3.92) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (€3.48) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (€2.30) | €3.46 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.20 lei (€1.13) | €0.80 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (€1.60) | €2.16 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.56 lei (€0.99) | €1.61 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 lei (€4.88) | €4.80 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.34 lei (€0.73) | €1.83 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.96 lei (€0.43) | €1.72 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (€0.72) | €1.03 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (€3.26) | €6.00 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.90 lei (€1.29) | €1.48 | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.79 lei (€0.39) | €0.82 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (€417) | €940 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (€302) | €690 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 lei (€79) | €170 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (€265) | €500 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (€183) | €369 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 225 lei (€49) | €85 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (€7) | €33 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,435 lei (€312) | €552 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 294 lei (€64) | €67 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 lei (€7) | €7 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 lei (€3.14) | €9 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (€47) | €91 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (€33) | €30 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (€56) | €79 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (€60) | €74 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 43% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (€14,691) | €21,300 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.30 lei (€1.15) | €1.47 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (€20) | €43 | - 54% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (€3.98) | €14 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 37% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (€6) | €6 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (€3.40) | €4.50 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 91 lei (€20) | €67 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (€3.94) | €5.46 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (€2.64) | €2.12 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.26) | €3.09 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.26 lei (€0.93) | €1.32 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (€2.05) | €2.00 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (€5.07) | €10 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 lei (€14) | €27 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (€9) | €14 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 lei (€26) | €51 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (€20) | €36 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (€3.56) | €6 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (€1.21) | €1.58 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (€1.20) | €2.75 | - 56% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 2,696 lei (€587) | €787 | - 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (€0.13) | €0.12 | + 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (€31) | €42 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (€3.26) | €4.80 | - 32% | |
| 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 501 prices entered by 54 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2017.
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
€3,100
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €1,768
(8,123 lei)
in Iasi.
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