- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Romania
- Chişinău
- Bucharest
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Chişinău (Moldova) and Bucharest (Romania)
| Food | 24% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 24% cheaper than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 63 Leu (17.34 lei) | 26 lei | 32% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 53 Leu (14.60 lei) | 17.03 lei | 14% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 36 Leu (9.85 lei) | 9.61 lei | 3% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11.14 Leu (3.05 lei) | 4.45 lei | 31% |
| 12 eggs, large | 16.50 Leu (4.52 lei) | 9.75 lei | 54% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 17.22 Leu (4.71 lei) | 5.56 lei | 15% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52 Leu (14.27 lei) | 11.61 lei | 23% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12.43 Leu (3.40 lei) | 4.33 lei | 21% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 12.71 Leu (3.48 lei) | 4.21 lei | 17% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 12.43 Leu (3.40 lei) | 3.28 lei | 4% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Leu (17.75 lei) | 25 lei | 30% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 18.50 Leu (5.06 lei) | 5.50 lei | 8% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.44 Leu (1.21 lei) | 2.46 lei | 51% |
| Housing | 13% | ||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 13% cheaper than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 6,386 Leu (1,748 lei) | 2,394 lei | 27% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,717 Leu (470 lei) | 400 lei | 17% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 140 Leu (38 lei) | 36 lei | 6% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 9,500 Leu (2,600 lei) | 1,978 lei | 31% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 1,133 Leu (310 lei) | 316 lei | 2% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 170 Leu (47 lei) | 32 lei | 46% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 95 Leu (26 lei) | 18.74 lei | 39% |
| Clothes | 5% | ||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 5% cheaper than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 1,000 Leu (274 lei) | 346 lei | 21% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 600 Leu (164 lei) | 167 lei | 2% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 1,100 Leu (301 lei) | 293 lei | 3% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 1,193 Leu (327 lei) | 283 lei | 15% |
| Transportation | 23% | ||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 23% cheaper than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 239,952 Leu (65,678 lei) | 73,824 lei | 11% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 15.64 Leu (4.28 lei) | 6.04 lei | 29% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 130 Leu (36 lei) | 55 lei | 35% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 47 Leu (12.89 lei) | 13.62 lei | 5% |
| Personal Care | 3% | ||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 3% more expensive than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 194 Leu (53 lei) | 41 lei | 31% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 52 Leu (14.13 lei) | 21 lei | 31% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 37 Leu (10.20 lei) | 11.55 lei | 12% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 48 Leu (13.07 lei) | 15.29 lei | 15% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16 Leu (4.38 lei) | 5.95 lei | 26% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Leu (5.90 lei) | 8.81 lei | 33% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 Leu (12.32 lei) | 23 lei | 47% |
| Entertainment | 15% | ||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 15% cheaper than in Bucharest (Romania) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 176 Leu (48 lei) | 68 lei | 29% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 125 Leu (34 lei) | 43 lei | 20% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 168 Leu (46 lei) | 103 lei | 55% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 571 Leu (156 lei) | 145 lei | 8% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 54 Leu (14.86 lei) | 17 lei | 13% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 24 Leu (6.65 lei) | 10.63 lei | 37% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 24 Leu (6.65 lei) | 6.63 lei | 0% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 3,429 Leu (938 lei) | 750 lei | 25% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.60 Leu (0.44 lei) | 0.96 lei | 54% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 821 Leu (225 lei) | 246 lei | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 22 Leu (5.98 lei) | 13.45 lei | 56% |
| TOTAL | 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,238 prices entered by 467 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
12,500 lei
in Bucharest
you would need to make just about 10,485 lei
(38,308 Leu)
in Chişinău.