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Buftea vs Iaşi

Romania vs Romania · 315 km apart

Buftea

Romania

lei2,283 ($496)

single / month

Cheaper overall

Iaşi

Romania

lei2,724 ($592)

single / month

Category Breakdown (USD)

Expense	Buftea	Iaşi	Cheaper
Meal at an inexpensive restaurant	$5.13	$6.04	Buftea
Three-course meal for two, mid-range	$20.52	$24.17	Buftea
Cappuccino	$1.54	$1.81	Buftea
Monthly groceries (single person)	$116	$137	Buftea
Monthly public transport pass	$18.81	$22.15	Buftea
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment	$49.59	$58.41	Buftea
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)	$14.36	$16.92	Buftea
Fitness club membership	$14.36	$16.92	Buftea
Cinema ticket	$3.76	$4.43	Buftea
One-bedroom apartment in city centre	$222	$272	Buftea
One-bedroom apartment outside centre	$154	$189	Buftea
Three-bedroom apartment in city centre	$463	$568	Buftea
Total single-person budget	$496	$592	Buftea
Average net salary	$1,035	$1,219

Verdict

Buftea is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Buftea runs about $496 versus $592 in Iaşi — a difference of roughly 19%.

Salary-adjusted, Iaşi 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 Buftea · Full cost of living in Iaşi

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Buftea cheaper than Iaşi?

Yes. A single person spends an estimated $496 per month in Buftea versus $592 in Iaşi — about 19% less.

How far is Buftea from Iaşi?

The straight-line distance between Buftea and Iaşi is approximately 315 km (196 miles).

Which city has better salaries, Buftea or Iaşi?

The estimated average net salary is $1,035 in Buftea and $1,219 in Iaşi. After living costs, a single person keeps roughly $539 in Buftea versus $627 in Iaşi per month.