Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 44% | |||
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| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Iasi | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (85 kr) | 108 kr | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (48 kr) | 80 kr | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (27 kr) | 58 kr | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.58 lei (10 kr) | 15 kr | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (27 kr) | 37 kr | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.71 lei (11 kr) | 30 kr | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (28 kr) | 48 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.70 lei (8 kr) | 28 kr | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (6 kr) | 12 kr | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.46 lei (8 kr) | 18 kr | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (59 kr) | 98 kr | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.49 lei (13 kr) | 20 kr | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.12 lei (7 kr) | 22 kr | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Iasi | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,136 lei (4,866 kr) | 13,652 kr | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,503 lei (3,423 kr) | 10,075 kr | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 lei (893 kr) | 1,053 kr | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,373 lei (3,127 kr) | 9,105 kr | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,029 lei (2,344 kr) | 6,057 kr | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 253 lei (576 kr) | 410 kr | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (68 kr) | 275 kr | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,219 lei (2,778 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 309 lei (705 kr) | 1,132 kr | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (79 kr) | 67 kr | + 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (42 kr) | 203 kr | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 25% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Iasi | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 256 lei (584 kr) | 937 kr | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 lei (341 kr) | 419 kr | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (725 kr) | 966 kr | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (856 kr) | 1,079 kr | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 50% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Iasi | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,344 lei (180,748 kr) | 259,042 kr | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (17 kr) | 16 kr | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei (192 kr) | 564 kr | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (58 kr) | 307 kr | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 18% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Iasi | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (73 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (46 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 95 lei (216 kr) | 261 kr | - 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (43 kr) | 41 kr | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (32 kr) | 31 kr | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (38 kr) | 28 kr | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.53 lei (10 kr) | 28 kr | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (24 kr) | 21 kr | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (76 kr) | 274 kr | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Iasi | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (155 kr) | 415 kr | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (92 kr) | 267 kr | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163 lei (370 kr) | 819 kr | - 55% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei (268 kr) | 847 kr | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (40 kr) | 138 kr | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (25 kr) | 40 kr | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (16 kr) | 70 kr | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,380 lei (5,421 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 lei (1.26 kr) | 1.78 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 lei (496 kr) | 286 kr | + 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (47 kr) | 66 kr | - 30% | |
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TOTAL | - 47% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 94 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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