In Iasi, Romania, a single person typically needs around $873 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $2134 monthly.
Overall living costs in Iasi are 56% cheaper than the European benchmark.
Iasi is 32% cheaper than Columbus, without rent.
Rent in Iasi is, on average, 70% lower than in Columbus.
Iasi is a better match for people who prioritize lifestyle benefits and can afford the premium driven by transport and rent & utilities. For most moderate-income households, housing costs are the main barrier.
Housing costs, particularly rent and utilities, significantly influence the overall expense in Iasi.
Food prices are 39% lower than the European benchmark, making it quite affordable.
Public transport costs are 66% lower than the European benchmark, ensuring accessibility for residents.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 8.98 $ |
| Dinner | 44.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.67 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.25 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.43 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.92 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.44 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.72 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.1 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.52 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.41 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.54 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.91 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.93 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 6.74 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.74 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 0.78 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 24.6 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.56 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.99 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 27 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 10.5 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.23 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.38 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.54 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 95 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 144 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 9.18 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 287 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 495 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 399 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 676 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 2,141 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,498 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 886 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.45% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 46.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.28 $ |
| Haircut | 6.41 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 75.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 64.5 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 468 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,245 $ |