Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Nice (France)
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Iasi (Romania) is 52% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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Iasi | Nice | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (€9) | €18 | - 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 23 lei (€4.71) | €11 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (€2.83) | €5.87 | - 52% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.88 lei (€0.98) | €1.41 | - 30% | |
12 eggs, large | 14 lei (€2.77) | €5.26 | - 47% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.83 lei (€1.17) | €3.03 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (€2.78) | €11 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.27 lei (€0.86) | €2.58 | - 67% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.21 lei (€0.65) | €1.71 | - 62% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.42 lei (€0.89) | €2.35 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (€6) | €8 | - 22% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (€1.25) | €2.49 | - 50% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.78 lei (€0.56) | €1.35 | - 59% | |
Housing | - 68% | |||
Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 68% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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Iasi | Nice | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,342 lei (€471) | €1,721 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,734 lei (€349) | €1,249 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 390 lei (€78) | €219 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,985 lei (€399) | €946 | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,069 lei (€215) | €697 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 229 lei (€46) | €157 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 31 lei (€6) | €31 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,429 lei (€287) | €378 | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 321 lei (€65) | €106 | - 39% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40 lei (€8) | €10 | - 18% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (€3.69) | €16 | - 77% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is 24% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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Iasi | Nice | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 278 lei (€56) | €79 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 149 lei (€30) | €38 | - 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (€68) | €87 | - 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (€75) | €104 | - 28% | |
Transportation | - 49% | |||
Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,789 lei (€16,248) | €32,850 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (€1.51) | €1.83 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (€17) | €38 | - 56% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 27 lei (€5.40) | €25 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 21% | |||
Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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Iasi | Nice | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43 lei (€9) | €5.81 | + 48% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 23 lei (€4.67) | €8 | - 43% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 105 lei (€21) | €25 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 20 lei (€4.10) | €4.10 | - 0% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (€2.80) | €4.02 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (€3.82) | €4.26 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.95 lei (€1.00) | €1.87 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (€2.16) | €2.06 | + 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 34 lei (€7) | €16 | - 59% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Nice (France) | ||||
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Iasi | Nice | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (€15) | €39 | - 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 43 lei (€9) | €27 | - 68% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149 lei (€30) | €65 | - 54% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (€26) | €70 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 18 lei (€3.56) | €12 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (€2.17) | €3.70 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (€1.74) | €8 | - 78% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,304 lei (€463) | €592 | - 22% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.45 lei (€0.09) | €0.28 | - 67% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (€37) | €31 | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21 lei (€4.17) | €10 | - 60% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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