Romania vs Romania · 327 km apart
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Bucharest | Iaşi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $7.41 | $6.04 | Iaşi |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $29.64 | $24.17 | Iaşi |
| Cappuccino | $2.22 | $1.81 | Iaşi |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $168 | $137 | Iaşi |
| Monthly public transport pass | $27.17 | $22.15 | Iaşi |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $71.63 | $58.41 | Iaşi |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $20.75 | $16.92 | Iaşi |
| Fitness club membership | $20.75 | $16.92 | Iaşi |
| Cinema ticket | $5.43 | $4.43 | Iaşi |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $351 | $272 | Iaşi |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $244 | $189 | Iaşi |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $733 | $568 | Iaşi |
| Total single-person budget | $738 | $592 | Iaşi |
| Average net salary | $1,495 | $1,219 |
Iaşi is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bucharest runs about $738 versus $592 in Iaşi — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Bucharest leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Bucharest · Full cost of living in Iaşi