- Cost of Living
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Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (€3.87) | €15 | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (€3.44) | €7 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (€2.29) | €3.83 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.84 lei (€1.04) | €1.22 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (€1.58) | €1.95 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.90 lei (€1.05) | €2.09 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (€2.25) | €4.33 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.28 lei (€0.71) | €2.29 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.95 lei (€0.42) | €1.75 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (€0.71) | €0.70 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (€3.23) | €4.50 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.50 lei (€1.18) | €2.50 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.88 lei (€0.40) | €0.87 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 74% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (€412) | €1,291 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (€298) | €1,113 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 343 lei (€74) | €225 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (€262) | €1,700 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (€181) | €1,070 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 234 lei (€50) | €70 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (€7) | €31 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,418 lei (€305) | €450 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 301 lei (€65) | €85 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28 lei (€6) | €10 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17 lei (€3.58) | €15 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (€46) | €85 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (€33) | €37 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (€55) | €119 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (€59) | €104 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 76% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (€14,514) | €24,992 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.33 lei (€1.15) | €1.68 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (€19) | €151 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (€4.27) | €23 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 3% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (€6) | €5.00 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 17 lei (€3.65) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 96 lei (€21) | €24 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21 lei (€4.56) | €3.23 | + 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.73) | €2.23 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.14) | €1.90 | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.21 lei (€0.91) | €0.90 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€2.05) | €1.75 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 lei (€5.82) | €25 | - 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67 lei (€14) | €41 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (€9) | €21 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 130 lei (€28) | €49 | - 43% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (€19) | €90 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (€3.58) | €8 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (€1.20) | €3.00 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (€1.18) | €3.71 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,454 lei (€528) | €579 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (€0.13) | €0.30 | - 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (€31) | €20 | + 53% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (€3.23) | €7 | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 299 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€3,900
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,347
(6,264 lei)
in Iasi.
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