Cost of living in Iasi is 18% lower than in Vila Nova de Gaia (without rent).
Rent in Iasi is 48% cheaper than in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Cost of living including rent in Iasi is 36% lower than in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Food in Iasi is 13% cheaper than in Vila Nova de Gaia.
Transport in Iasi is 32% cheaper than in Vila Nova de Gaia.
| Iasi | Vila Nova de Gaia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Iasi | Vila Nova de Gaia | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
8.98 $ | 11.2 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 44.6 $ | 49.8 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.67 $ | 8.84 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.25 $ | 2.77 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.43 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.92 $ | 2.04 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ | 1.03 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.1 $ | 3.12 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.52 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.41 $ | 7.48 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ | 13.8 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 2.22 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.93 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.74 $ | 4.48 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.74 $ | 6.15 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ | 1.9 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 24.6 $ | 31.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.56 $ | 1.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.99 $ | 10.6 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27 $ | 65.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ | 8.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.23 $ | 4.76 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.38 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.54 $ | 2.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
94.8 $ | 79.5 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 124 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
9.18 $ | 41.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 287 $ | 662 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 495 $ | 1,069 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 399 $ | 745 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 676 $ | 1,867 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,141 $ | 2,778 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,498 $ | 1,673 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 886 $ | 1,280 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.45 % | 5.45 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.8 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.28 $ | 8.03 $ |
| Haircut | 6.41 $ | 14.5 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.3 $ | 89.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.5 $ | 71.7 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 468 $ | 306 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,245 $ | 7,130 $ |