Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 27% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic)
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| Food | - 9% | |||
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| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Iasi | Brno | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (231 Kč) | 191 Kč | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 lei (115 Kč) | 164 Kč | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (69 Kč) | 86 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.88 lei (24 Kč) | 19 Kč | + 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (68 Kč) | 56 Kč | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.83 lei (29 Kč) | 56 Kč | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (68 Kč) | 92 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.27 lei (21 Kč) | 37 Kč | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.21 lei (16 Kč) | 23 Kč | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.42 lei (22 Kč) | 18 Kč | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (153 Kč) | 127 Kč | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (30 Kč) | 35 Kč | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.78 lei (14 Kč) | 21 Kč | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Iasi | Brno | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,342 lei (11,515 Kč) | 21,248 Kč | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,734 lei (8,527 Kč) | 16,502 Kč | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 390 lei (1,916 Kč) | 4,558 Kč | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,985 lei (9,762 Kč) | 15,029 Kč | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,069 lei (5,255 Kč) | 12,025 Kč | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 229 lei (1,124 Kč) | 2,380 Kč | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (150 Kč) | 366 Kč | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,429 lei (7,027 Kč) | 8,449 Kč | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 321 lei (1,579 Kč) | 2,228 Kč | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (195 Kč) | 256 Kč | - 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (90 Kč) | 209 Kč | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 24% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Iasi | Brno | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 278 lei (1,367 Kč) | 1,923 Kč | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 lei (734 Kč) | 990 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (1,663 Kč) | 1,668 Kč | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (1,832 Kč) | 2,270 Kč | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 22% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Iasi | Brno | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,789 lei (397,265 Kč) | 545,142 Kč | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (37 Kč) | 39 Kč | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (408 Kč) | 539 Kč | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (132 Kč) | 274 Kč | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Iasi | Brno | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 lei (210 Kč) | 132 Kč | + 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 lei (114 Kč) | 142 Kč | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 105 lei (518 Kč) | 601 Kč | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (100 Kč) | 91 Kč | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (68 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (93 Kč) | 93 Kč | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 lei (24 Kč) | 43 Kč | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (53 Kč) | 42 Kč | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (166 Kč) | 275 Kč | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 28% cheaper than in Brno (Czech Republic) | ||||
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| Iasi | Brno | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (375 Kč) | 535 Kč | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 43 lei (214 Kč) | 339 Kč | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (734 Kč) | 1,267 Kč | - 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (641 Kč) | 870 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (87 Kč) | 154 Kč | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (53 Kč) | 60 Kč | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (43 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,304 lei (11,328 Kč) | 14,791 Kč | - 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 lei (2.23 Kč) | 5.03 Kč | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (895 Kč) | 784 Kč | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei (102 Kč) | 118 Kč | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 200 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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