How much do you need to earn to live here, after Romania takes its share?
Here's the gross monthly salary that covers rent, food, transport, and utilities once Romania's tax system has taken its cut. (2026)
The floor in Iasi is roughly lei4,465/month gross, on a lean budget.
For something that feels comfortable, think lei5,403/month gross (lei3,161 net after ~42% tax).
| Expense | Budget | Comfortable | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent (1BR) | lei1,140 Cheapest neighborhood (Residential District) | lei1,505 Median neighborhood | lei1,805 Premium neighborhood (City Centre) |
| Groceries | lei552 | lei662 | lei828 |
| Transport | lei161 | lei161 | lei161 |
| Utilities | lei391 | lei391 | lei391 |
| Dining & Entertainment | lei368 | lei442 | lei552 |
| Total Monthly Expenses | lei2,612 | lei3,161 | lei3,737 |
lei4,465/month gross
lei5,403/month gross
lei6,388/month gross
Second-hand 1BR rents across 3 neighborhoods in Iasi.
Residential District
22 min by transit
lei1,140 - lei1,420
University Quarter
15 min by transit
lei1,340 - lei1,670
City Centre
8 min by walk
lei1,610 - lei2,000
City Centre
8 min by walk
lei1,610 - lei2,000
University Quarter
15 min by transit
lei1,340 - lei1,670
Residential District
22 min by transit
lei1,140 - lei1,420
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We add up monthly expenses (rent, groceries, transport, utilities, dining out) for each lifestyle tier, then work backwards to find the gross salary that lands on that number after Romania's income tax and social contributions. Rent data reflects second-hand listings, which is what expats actually pay. All figures come from 2026 official government statistics. Full attribution lives on our data sources page.
On a budget lifestyle, you need at least lei4,465/month gross salary to cover basic expenses in Iasi. For a comfortable lifestyle, aim for lei5,403/month gross. These figures include rent, food, transport, utilities, and dining out, with taxes calculated for Romania.
The average 1-bedroom rent across 3 neighborhoods in Iasi is approximately lei1,530/month. Rents range from lei1,140 in Residential District to lei2,000 in City Centre.
Monthly groceries for a single person in Iasi cost approximately lei552. This covers basic home cooking. Dining out and premium food will add to this budget.
Tax rates in Romania are progressive. At the budget salary level of lei4,465/month, the effective tax rate is approximately 42%. At the comfortable level of lei5,403/month, it rises to approximately 42%. This includes income tax and social contributions.