Iasi ranks 4th of 8 priced cities in Romania on cost — $1,004 a month in essentials, 26% above Oradea, the cheapest. The average net salary of $1,167 covers that 1.2×. 99 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at commune level. PM2.5 averages 12.1 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages -0°C, Aug 24°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $435 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $545 |
| Groceries | $124 |
| Dining out | $230 |
| Utilities | $187 |
| Local transport | $28 |
| Essentials / mo | $1,004 |
| Avg net salary | $1,167 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $676 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $921 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in Iasi, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $10.94 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $43.74 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $7.65 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $3.03 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $3.17 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $3.94 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.25 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $1.77 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.60 |
| White bread, 500 g | $1.39 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $2.13 |
| Eggs, 12 | $3.44 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $8.21 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $6.47 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $1.38 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.65 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $2.22 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $0.89 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $0.97 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $1.04 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $0.87 |
| Monthly transit pass | $28.43 |
| Taxi start | $0.87 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $0.87 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.85 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $178.40 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $8.83 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $7.46 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $46.23 |
| Cinema, one seat | $8.75 |
Dating-age sex ratio
Iasi has 99 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (commune level). That is the highest of the 8 Romania cities we track. Romania's national figure is 105, so Iasi runs 6 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | -0.2°C | -4.2°C | 82% | 71% | 24 mm |
| Feb | 2.8°C | -1°C | 77% | 72% | 29 mm |
| Mar | 6.4°C | 2.8°C | 68% | 63% | 33 mm |
| Apr | 12°C | 9.2°C | 61% | 57% | 49 mm |
| May | 17.1°C | 15.7°C | 63% | 56% | 50 mm |
| Jun | 22.1°C | 22.6°C | 66% | 55% | 74 mm |
| Jul | 23.7°C | 24.4°C | 62% | 46% | 54 mm |
| Aug | 23.8°C | 24.3°C | 60% | 38% | 36 mm |
| Sep | 18.7°C | 17.8°C | 64% | 49% | 46 mm |
| Oct | 12.2°C | 10.1°C | 72% | 59% | 45 mm |
| Nov | 6.2°C | 3.3°C | 82% | 73% | 43 mm |
| Dec | 2.3°C | -1.2°C | 85% | 74% | 34 mm |
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