Cost of living in Iasi (Romania) is 10% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia)
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| Food | - 8% | |||
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| Food in Iasi (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Iasi | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 37 lei (469 ден) | 434 ден | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (267 ден) | 290 ден | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (147 ден) | 179 ден | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.58 lei (57 ден) | 67 ден | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (150 ден) | 109 ден | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.71 lei (59 ден) | 83 ден | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 12 lei (153 ден) | 235 ден | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.70 lei (46 ден) | 44 ден | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.65 lei (33 ден) | 42 ден | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.46 lei (43 ден) | 49 ден | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (326 ден) | 731 ден | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.49 lei (69 ден) | 79 ден | - 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.12 lei (39 ден) | 31 ден | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Iasi (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Iasi | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,136 lei (26,824 ден) | 27,962 ден | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,503 lei (18,873 ден) | 21,362 ден | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 392 lei (4,922 ден) | 6,006 ден | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,373 lei (17,240 ден) | 18,072 ден | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,029 lei (12,922 ден) | 12,487 ден | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 253 lei (3,177 ден) | 3,557 ден | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 30 lei (375 ден) | 796 ден | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,219 lei (15,316 ден) | 28,369 ден | - 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 309 lei (3,885 ден) | 5,313 ден | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (437 ден) | 328 ден | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18 lei (231 ден) | 181 ден | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Iasi (Romania) is about the same as in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Iasi | Skopje | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 256 lei (3,220 ден) | 3,300 ден | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 150 lei (1,883 ден) | 1,910 ден | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 318 lei (3,996 ден) | 4,048 ден | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 376 lei (4,719 ден) | 4,726 ден | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Iasi (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Iasi | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,246 lei (907,331 ден) | 1,540,520 ден | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (93 ден) | 77 ден | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 84 lei (1,060 ден) | 1,392 ден | - 24% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25 lei (318 ден) | 284 ден | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Iasi (Romania) is 30% more expensive than in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Iasi | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (402 ден) | 133 ден | + 203% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 20 lei (251 ден) | 242 ден | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 95 lei (1,193 ден) | 1,048 ден | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 19 lei (236 ден) | 154 ден | + 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (176 ден) | 173 ден | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (210 ден) | 172 ден | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.53 lei (57 ден) | 48 ден | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (132 ден) | 93 ден | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 33 lei (418 ден) | 210 ден | + 99% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Iasi (Romania) is about the same as in Skopje (Macedonia) | ||||
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| Iasi | Skopje | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (852 ден) | 892 ден | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 40 lei (506 ден) | 667 ден | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 163 lei (2,041 ден) | 1,306 ден | + 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 117 lei (1,475 ден) | 1,382 ден | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17 lei (220 ден) | 264 ден | - 17% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 11 lei (140 ден) | 85 ден | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (86 ден) | 107 ден | - 19% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,380 lei (29,885 ден) | 43,367 ден | - 31% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 lei (7 ден) | 5.02 ден | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 lei (2,732 ден) | 2,408 ден | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (257 ден) | 156 ден | + 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 99 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
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