Cost of Living Comparison Between Bucharest and Iasi 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Iasi are 9.5% lower than in Bucharest (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Iasi are 13.8% lower than in Bucharest | |
| Rent Prices in Iasi are 29.0% lower than in Bucharest | |
| Restaurant Prices in Iasi are 19.4% lower than in Bucharest | |
| Groceries Prices in Iasi are 7.1% lower than in Bucharest | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Iasi is 15.2% lower than in Bucharest | |
Restaurants | Bucharest Edit |
Iasi Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 50.00 lei | 40.00 lei | -20.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 250.00 lei | 200.00 lei | -20.0 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 35.00 lei | 30.00 lei | -14.3 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 14.00 lei | 10.00 lei | -28.6 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 16.00 lei | 15.00 lei | -6.2 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 14.32 lei | 11.11 lei | -22.4 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 9.32 lei | 8.53 lei | -8.6 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 9.57 lei | 6.95 lei | -27.4 % |
Markets | Bucharest Edit |
Iasi Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 29.55 lei | 25.69 lei | -13.1 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 4.61 lei | 4.85 lei | +5.3 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.64 lei | 3.36 lei | -7.8 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 14.91 lei | 13.80 lei | -7.4 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 18.52 lei | 14.78 lei | -20.2 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.52 lei | 13.34 lei | -1.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 22.77 lei | 19.43 lei | -14.7 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.43 lei | 2.30 lei | -5.1 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 3.43 lei | 3.13 lei | -8.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.26 lei | 3.32 lei | +1.8 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.78 lei | 4.01 lei | +6.0 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.00 lei | 1.89 lei | -5.4 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 2.07 lei | 2.03 lei | -1.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.99 lei | 4.15 lei | +4.0 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 3.48 lei | 3.40 lei | -2.2 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 lei | 30.00 lei | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 4.91 lei | 4.67 lei | -4.9 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 7.95 lei | 8.12 lei | +2.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 26.00 lei | 25.00 lei | -3.8 % |
Transportation | Bucharest Edit |
Iasi Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 3.00 lei | 3.50 lei | +16.7 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 80.00 lei | 110.00 lei | +37.5 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.00 lei | 3.49 lei | +16.3 % |
| 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) | 26.82 lei | 26.38 lei | -1.6 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 120,741.38 lei | 120,741.38 lei | 0.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 119,151.11 lei | 114,965.33 lei | -3.5 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Bucharest Edit |
Iasi Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 701.65 lei | 645.13 lei | -8.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 42.88 lei | 35.30 lei | -17.7 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 41.22 lei | 40.00 lei | -3.0 % |
Sports And Leisure | Bucharest Edit |
Iasi Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 223.71 lei | 216.36 lei | -3.3 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 100.14 lei | 77.50 lei | -22.6 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 35.00 lei | 30.00 lei | -14.3 % |
Childcare | Bucharest Edit |
Iasi Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 2,232.00 lei | 1,957.69 lei | -12.3 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 45,428.71 lei | 26,100.00 lei | -42.5 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Bucharest Edit |
Iasi Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 362.24 lei | 296.19 lei | -18.2 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 180.88 lei | 175.00 lei | -3.2 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 358.35 lei | 336.59 lei | -6.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 451.22 lei | 350.00 lei | -22.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Bucharest Edit |
Iasi Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,614.93 lei | 1,888.50 lei | -27.8 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,778.71 lei | 1,389.39 lei | -21.9 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 4,429.48 lei | 2,968.64 lei | -33.0 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,118.22 lei | 2,228.73 lei | -28.5 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Bucharest Edit |
Iasi Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,147.78 lei | 854.72 lei | -25.5 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 709.25 lei | 617.91 lei | -12.9 % |
Salaries And Financing | Bucharest Edit |
Iasi Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,155.88 lei | 3,768.66 lei | -26.9 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 7.26 | 7.51 | +3.4 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | April 2024 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 555 | 93 |
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