Cost of Living in Iasi
Summary of cost of living in Iasi, Romania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,455.8 (11,115.1 lei), excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $696.3 (3,151.6 lei), excluding rent.
- Iasi is 54.5% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Iasi is, on average, 79.8% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 50.00 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) | 14.50 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 18.00 lei | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 13.83 lei | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.80 lei | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 7.37 lei | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 7.35 lei | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 5.78 lei | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 4.24 lei | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 15.76 lei | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 16.67 lei | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 13.45 lei | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 22.07 lei | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.88 lei | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 3.56 lei | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 3.56 lei | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 4.50 lei | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.88 lei | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 2.09 lei | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 4.95 lei | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 4.71 lei | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 30.00 lei | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 6.43 lei | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 10.11 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) | 6.44 lei | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 39.95 lei | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 7.91 lei | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 133,430.46 lei | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 125,178.91 lei | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 815.89 lei | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 34.12 lei | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 42.14 lei | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 211.36 lei | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 78.00 lei | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 40.00 lei | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,889.41 lei | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 33,068.66 lei | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 341.76 lei | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 178.97 lei | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 412.73 lei | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 421.73 lei | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,449.55 lei | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,979.64 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 4,145.40 lei | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,084.92 lei | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 1,264.08 lei | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 829.84 lei | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 5,277.46 lei | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 7.29 | |
Prices in Iasi
This city had 643 entries in the past 12 months by 56 different contributors.
Last update: 12 June 2026
Last update: 12 June 2026
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