- Cost of Living
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- Iasi
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Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Žilina, Slovakia
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (€3.87) | €5.19 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (€3.44) | €4.72 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10 lei (€2.23) | €2.81 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.20 lei (€1.12) | €0.71 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (€1.58) | €2.08 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.61 lei (€0.99) | €1.64 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (€4.96) | €4.69 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.30 lei (€0.71) | €1.12 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 lei (€0.41) | €1.52 | - 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (€0.71) | €0.69 | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (€3.23) | €3.40 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.74 lei (€1.24) | €1.20 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.85 lei (€0.40) | €0.35 | + 15% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (€412) | €558 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (€298) | €374 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 lei (€78) | €142 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (€262) | €373 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (€181) | €300 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 226 lei (€49) | €69 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (€7) | €13 | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,310 lei (€282) | €389 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 301 lei (€65) | €79 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (€6) | €5.82 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (€2.89) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (€46) | €55 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (€33) | €26 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (€55) | €63 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (€59) | €81 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (€14,513) | €20,154 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.23 lei (€1.12) | €1.18 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (€19) | €19 | + 3% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (€4.22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (€6) | €5.06 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (€3.46) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 90 lei (€19) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21 lei (€4.46) | €3.45 | + 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (€2.68) | €3.50 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (€3.10) | €4.01 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.21 lei (€0.90) | €1.56 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.05) | €1.76 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 26 lei (€5.53) | €7 | - 20% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 2% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61 lei (€13) | €15 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (€9) | €13 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 118 lei (€25) | €23 | + 13% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (€19) | €26 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (€3.49) | €3.77 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (€1.20) | €1.65 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (€1.18) | €1.13 | + 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,607 lei (€561) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (€0.13) | €0.10 | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (€31) | €27 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (€3.23) | €3.37 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 185 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Žilina (Slovakia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€1,600
in Žilina
you would need to make just about €1,356
(6,306 lei)
in Iasi.
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