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Cost of living in Iasi, Romania compared to Zwolle, Netherlands
Currency:
Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Iasi (Romania) is 54% 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 | 10 lei (€2.23) | €3.83 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.20 lei (€1.12) | €1.22 | - 8% | |
12 eggs, large | 7 lei (€1.58) | €1.95 | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.61 lei (€0.99) | €2.09 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (€4.97) | €4.33 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.30 lei (€0.71) | €2.29 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1.90 lei (€0.41) | €1.75 | - 77% | |
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 | 5.74 lei (€1.24) | €2.50 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.85 lei (€0.40) | €0.87 | - 54% | |
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 (€413) | €1,291 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,388 lei (€299) | €1,113 | - 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362 lei (€78) | €225 | - 65% | |
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 | 226 lei (€49) | €70 | - 31% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 33 lei (€7) | €31 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen TV | 1,310 lei (€282) | €450 | - 37% | |
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 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 13 lei (€2.90) | €15 | - 81% | |
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 | - 75% | |||
Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 75% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 67,500 lei (€14,527) | €24,992 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.23 lei (€1.13) | €1.68 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 90 lei (€19) | €151 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 20 lei (€4.22) | €23 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 9% | |||
Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (€6) | €5.00 | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 16 lei (€3.46) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 90 lei (€19) | €24 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21 lei (€4.47) | €3.23 | + 38% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (€2.69) | €2.23 | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (€3.10) | €1.90 | + 63% | |
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 | 26 lei (€5.53) | €25 | - 78% | |
Entertainment | - 51% | |||
Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 51% cheaper than in Zwolle (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 61 lei (€13) | €41 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (€9) | €21 | - 59% | |
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) | €90 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (€3.50) | €8 | - 56% | |
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 | 2,607 lei (€561) | €579 | - 3% | |
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% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
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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
€4,200
in Zwolle
you would need to make just about €1,464
(6,802 lei)
in Iasi.
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