Cost of Living Comparison Between Iasi and Bucharest 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Bucharest are 10.6% higher than in Iasi (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Bucharest are 15.9% higher than in Iasi | |
| Rent Prices in Bucharest are 39.6% higher than in Iasi | |
| Restaurant Prices in Bucharest are 24.7% higher than in Iasi | |
| Groceries Prices in Bucharest are 8.4% higher than in Iasi | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Bucharest is 17.7% higher than in Iasi | |
Restaurants | Iasi Edit |
Bucharest Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 40.00 lei | 50.00 lei | +25.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 200.00 lei | 250.00 lei | +25.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 30.00 lei | 35.00 lei | +16.7 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 10.00 lei | 14.00 lei | +40.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 15.00 lei | 17.00 lei | +13.3 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 11.11 lei | 14.53 lei | +30.7 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 8.52 lei | 9.76 lei | +14.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 6.95 lei | 9.67 lei | +39.3 % |
Markets | Iasi Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 25.77 lei | 30.04 lei | +16.6 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.88 lei | 4.63 lei | -5.1 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.54 lei | 3.55 lei | +0.1 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 13.93 lei | 14.93 lei | +7.2 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 14.51 lei | 19.22 lei | +32.4 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.32 lei | 13.75 lei | +3.2 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 19.85 lei | 23.00 lei | +15.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.37 lei | 2.45 lei | +3.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.14 lei | 3.50 lei | +11.6 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.34 lei | 3.26 lei | -2.6 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 4.01 lei | 3.99 lei | -0.4 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.94 lei | 2.04 lei | +5.1 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.00 lei | 2.03 lei | +1.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 4.21 lei | 3.99 lei | -5.2 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.39 lei | 3.52 lei | +4.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 lei | 30.00 lei | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.67 lei | 4.88 lei | +4.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.12 lei | 7.92 lei | -2.4 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 25.00 lei | 26.00 lei | +4.0 % |
Transportation | Iasi Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.50 lei | 3.00 lei | -14.3 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 110.00 lei | 80.00 lei | -27.3 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.49 lei | 3.00 lei | -14.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 4.83 lei | 4.83 lei | 0.0 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 30.00 lei | 30.00 lei | 0.0 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 26.42 lei | 26.81 lei | +1.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 120,663.44 lei | 120,663.44 lei | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 116,975.49 lei | 119,111.14 lei | +1.8 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Iasi Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 671.29 lei | 708.02 lei | +5.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 35.32 lei | 42.37 lei | +19.9 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 40.87 lei | 40.51 lei | -0.9 % |
Sports And Leisure | Iasi Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 218.46 lei | 229.72 lei | +5.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 78.00 lei | 101.56 lei | +30.2 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 30.00 lei | 35.00 lei | +16.7 % |
Childcare | Iasi Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,012.50 lei | 2,223.08 lei | +10.5 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 26,100.00 lei | 45,988.97 lei | +76.2 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Iasi Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 296.19 lei | 362.24 lei | +22.3 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 177.78 lei | 180.88 lei | +1.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 329.77 lei | 358.35 lei | +8.7 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 342.11 lei | 451.22 lei | +31.9 % |
Rent Per Month | Iasi Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,911.02 lei | 2,589.55 lei | +35.5 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,389.08 lei | 1,802.61 lei | +29.8 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 2,967.96 lei | 4,363.87 lei | +47.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,228.23 lei | 3,103.94 lei | +39.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Iasi Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 850.54 lei | 1,139.78 lei | +34.0 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 616.06 lei | 705.44 lei | +14.5 % |
Salaries And Financing | Iasi Edit |
Bucharest Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,807.01 lei | 5,193.16 lei | +36.4 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.44 | 7.42 | -0.2 % |
| Last update: | May 2024 | May 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 94 | 539 |
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