- Cost of Living
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- Iasi
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Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
| Food | - 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 18 lei (€3.95) | €23 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16 lei (€3.51) | €9 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (€2.32) | €3.88 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.20 lei (€1.14) | €1.09 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 7 lei (€1.61) | €1.93 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.56 lei (€1.00) | €2.12 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 22 lei (€4.92) | €4.85 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.34 lei (€0.73) | €2.28 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.96 lei (€0.43) | €2.07 | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.32 lei (€0.73) | €0.79 | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 15 lei (€3.29) | €5.00 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.90 lei (€1.30) | €2.63 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.79 lei (€0.39) | €0.93 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 77% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,917 lei (€421) | €1,200 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (€305) | €1,500 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 lei (€79) | €250 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,219 lei (€267) | €2,000 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 841 lei (€185) | €1,311 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 225 lei (€49) | €70 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (€7) | €37 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,435 lei (€315) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 294 lei (€64) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 lei (€7) | €12 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14 lei (€3.17) | €20 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 216 lei (€47) | €85 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 153 lei (€33) | €37 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 257 lei (€56) | €119 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 275 lei (€60) | €104 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 72% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (€14,807) | €23,835 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.30 lei (€1.16) | €1.72 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (€20) | €147 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 18 lei (€4.01) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (€6) | €5.00 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (€3.43) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 91 lei (€20) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 18 lei (€3.97) | €5.45 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (€2.66) | €3.20 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (€3.29) | €2.80 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.26 lei (€0.93) | €0.80 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (€2.06) | €2.50 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (€5.11) | €25 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 46% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65 lei (€14) | €41 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (€9) | €18 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 lei (€26) | €76 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (€20) | €90 | - 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (€3.59) | €8 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5.56 lei (€1.22) | €3.36 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.50 lei (€1.21) | €3.71 | - 67% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 790 lei (€173) | €154 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (€0.13) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144 lei (€31) | €16 | + 97% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 15 lei (€3.29) | €6 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 379 prices entered by 32 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 66% 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 €1,327
(6,051 lei)
in Iasi.
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