Cost of Living in Iasi
Summary of cost of living in Iasi, Romania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,499.2$ (10,724.9lei), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 709.9$ (3,046.7lei), excluding rent.
- Iasi is 49.7% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Iasi is, on average, 82.8% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 45.00 lei | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 200.00 lei | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 35.00 lei | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 12.00 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 16.50 lei | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 11.75 lei | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.42 lei | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 6.65 lei | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 6.84 lei | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 5.35 lei | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.97 lei | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 14.73 lei | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 16.68 lei | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 12.96 lei | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 23.06 lei | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.57 lei | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.31 lei | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.48 lei | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.11 lei | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.88 lei | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.09 lei | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.59 lei | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 4.14 lei | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 5.61 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.75 lei | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 29.00 lei | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 4.00 lei | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 130.00 lei | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 4.00 lei | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 6.42 lei | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 39.95 lei | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.50 lei | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 124,304.42 lei | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 120,380.24 lei | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 803.54 lei | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 35.45 lei | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 42.09 lei | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 210.71 lei | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 75.38 lei | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 35.00 lei | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,924.34 lei | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 32,827.74 lei | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 309.68 lei | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 187.34 lei | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 420.35 lei | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 389.49 lei | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,269.39 lei | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,806.00 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,781.45 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,703.21 lei | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,154.81 lei | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 728.99 lei | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,759.43 lei | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.26 | |
Prices in Iasi
This city had 588 entries in the past 12 months by 51 different contributors.
Last update: 11 February 2026
Last update: 11 February 2026
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