Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 42% more expensive than in Mangalore (India)
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Food | + 84% | |||
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Food in Iasi (Romania) is 84% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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Iasi | Mangalore | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53 lei (₨969) | ₨272 | + 256% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (₨449) | ₨237 | + 90% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (₨277) | ₨103 | + 170% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.01 lei (₨91) | ₨41 | + 123% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (₨268) | ₨77 | + 249% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (₨111) | ₨75 | + 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16 lei (₨284) | ₨197 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.88 lei (₨89) | ₨151 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.78 lei (₨69) | ₨35 | + 98% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.76 lei (₨86) | ₨146 | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (₨485) | ₨576 | - 16% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (₨131) | ₨85 | + 53% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.88 lei (₨52) | ₨35 | + 52% | |
Housing | + 19% | |||
Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 19% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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Iasi | Mangalore | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,361 lei (₨42,870) | ₨24,561 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,610 lei (₨29,225) | ₨16,083 | + 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 376 lei (₨6,832) | ₨7,074 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,540 lei (₨27,954) | ₨16,091 | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,055 lei (₨19,153) | ₨11,053 | + 73% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 255 lei (₨4,628) | ₨4,073 | + 14% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (₨555) | ₨962 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,275 lei (₨23,140) | ₨26,438 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 362 lei (₨6,579) | ₨9,769 | - 33% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 43 lei (₨775) | ₨378 | + 105% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (₨424) | ₨801 | - 47% | |
Clothes | + 98% | |||
Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 98% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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Iasi | Mangalore | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 271 lei (₨4,920) | ₨1,728 | + 185% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (₨2,647) | ₨1,533 | + 73% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (₨5,765) | ₨4,219 | + 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 401 lei (₨7,279) | ₨2,548 | + 186% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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Iasi | Mangalore | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 79,600 lei (₨1,445,153) | ₨940,574 | + 54% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (₨129) | ₨92 | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 95 lei (₨1,733) | ₨2,028 | - 15% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (₨458) | ₨268 | + 71% | |
Personal Care | + 52% | |||
Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 52% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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Iasi | Mangalore | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40 lei (₨721) | ₨106 | + 581% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 lei (₨425) | ₨421 | + 1% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 120 lei (₨2,181) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (₨379) | ₨119 | + 219% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (₨268) | ₨127 | + 112% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (₨343) | ₨255 | + 34% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 6 lei (₨112) | ₨136 | - 18% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (₨205) | ₨63 | + 225% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 lei (₨667) | ₨195 | + 243% | |
Entertainment | + 61% | |||
Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 61% more expensive than in Mangalore (India) | ||||
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Iasi | Mangalore | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 79 lei (₨1,440) | ₨723 | + 99% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 47 lei (₨846) | ₨373 | + 127% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 162 lei (₨2,934) | ₨1,330 | + 121% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 127 lei (₨2,308) | ₨1,543 | + 50% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (₨375) | ₨946 | - 60% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (₨189) | ₨124 | + 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (₨188) | ₨233 | - 19% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,502 lei (₨45,419) | ₨37,284 | + 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 lei (₨8) | ₨1.00 | + 724% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 177 lei (₨3,213) | ₨1,599 | + 101% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (₨426) | ₨181 | + 135% | |
TOTAL | + 42% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 260 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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