Cost of living in Iasi is 35% higher than in Samara (without rent).
Rent in Iasi is 67% more expensive than in Samara.
Cost of living including rent in Iasi is 48% higher than in Samara.
Food in Iasi is 43% more expensive than in Samara.
Transport in Iasi is very similar to Samara.
| Iasi | Samara | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Iasi | Samara | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.98 $ | 9.74 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.6 $ | 35.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.67 $ | 3.97 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.43 $ | 1.92 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.92 $ | 0.82 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ | 0.47 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.01 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.1 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.52 $ | 6.11 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.41 $ | 3.62 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 6.58 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 0.43 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 0.4 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.74 $ | 5.37 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 0.75 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.74 $ | 2.69 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 0.41 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.6 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.56 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.99 $ | 5.35 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27 $ | 14.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 2.89 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.23 $ | 2.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.38 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.54 $ | 1.45 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
94.8 $ | 54.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 83.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.18 $ | 6.05 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 287 $ | 170 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 495 $ | 375 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 399 $ | 260 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 676 $ | 578 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,141 $ | 1,811 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,498 $ | 1,095 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 886 $ | 484 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.45 % | 12.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.8 $ | 20.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.28 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Haircut | 6.41 $ | 3.73 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.3 $ | 71.2 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.5 $ | 72.4 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 468 $ | 194 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,245 $ | 7,133 $ |