Cost of living in Pristina is 26% lower than in Iasi (without rent).
Rent in Pristina is 22% cheaper than in Iasi.
Cost of living including rent in Pristina is 24% lower than in Iasi.
Food in Pristina is 28% cheaper than in Iasi.
Transport in Pristina is 17% cheaper than in Iasi.
| Pristina | Iasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Pristina | Iasi | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.57 $ | 8.98 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27.8 $ | 44.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.48 $ | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.21 $ | 2.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.35 $ | 2.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.26 $ | 1.92 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.3 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.6 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.4 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.56 $ | 3.1 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.79 $ | 7.52 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.79 $ | 6.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.75 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.6 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.9 $ | 0.93 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.87 $ | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.35 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.41 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.58 $ | 6.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.96 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.36 $ | 5.74 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.56 $ | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 15.5 $ | 24.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.55 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 8.74 $ | 6.99 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18 $ | 27 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.17 $ | 10.5 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.42 $ | 4.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.31 $ | 1.38 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.05 $ | 2.54 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
51.3 $ | 94.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
78.9 $ | 144 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
19.8 $ | 9.18 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 235 $ | 287 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 426 $ | 495 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 315 $ | 399 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 614 $ | 676 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,255 $ | 2,141 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,203 $ | 1,498 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 581 $ | 886 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.36 % | 7.45 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 23.6 $ | 46.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.48 $ | 7.28 $ |
| Haircut | 3.47 $ | 6.41 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 82.2 $ | 75.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 52.5 $ | 64.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 156 $ | 468 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,301 $ | 5,245 $ |