- Cost of Living
- India
- Moldova
- Amritsar
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Amritsar (India) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 12% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Amritsar (India) is 12% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨233 (49 Leu) | 63 Leu | 22% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨288 (61 Leu) | 53 Leu | 13% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨184 (39 Leu) | 36 Leu | 7% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨36 (7.51 Leu) | 11.14 Leu | 33% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨31 (6.46 Leu) | 16.50 Leu | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨33 (6.84 Leu) | 17.22 Leu | 60% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨336 (71 Leu) | 52 Leu | 35% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨67 (14.15 Leu) | 12.43 Leu | 14% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨38 (8.08 Leu) | 12.71 Leu | 36% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨93 (19.65 Leu) | 12.43 Leu | 58% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 65 Leu | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨51 (10.66 Leu) | 18.50 Leu | 42% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨21 (4.37 Leu) | 4.44 Leu | 2% |
| Housing | 4% | ||
| Housing in Amritsar (India) is 4% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨36,000 (7,578 Leu) | 6,386 Leu | 19% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨2,836 (597 Leu) | 1,717 Leu | 65% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨1,219 (257 Leu) | 140 Leu | 83% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨40,000 (8,420 Leu) | 9,500 Leu | 11% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨8,000 (1,684 Leu) | 1,133 Leu | 49% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨200 (42 Leu) | 170 Leu | 75% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨500 (105 Leu) | 95 Leu | 11% |
| Clothes | 24% | ||
| Clothes in Amritsar (India) is 24% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨2,118 (446 Leu) | 1,000 Leu | 55% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨2,573 (541 Leu) | 600 Leu | 10% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨4,727 (995 Leu) | 1,100 Leu | 10% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨3,472 (731 Leu) | 1,193 Leu | 39% |
| Transportation | 1% | ||
| Transportation in Amritsar (India) is 1% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 239,952 Leu | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨73 (15.37 Leu) | 15.64 Leu | 2% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨646 (136 Leu) | 130 Leu | 5% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 47 Leu | - |
| Personal Care | 25% | ||
| Personal Care in Amritsar (India) is 25% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨545 (115 Leu) | 194 Leu | 41% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨248 (52 Leu) | 52 Leu | 1% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨200 (42 Leu) | 37 Leu | 13% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨200 (42 Leu) | 48 Leu | 12% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 16 Leu | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨73 (15.26 Leu) | 22 Leu | 29% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨150 (32 Leu) | 45 Leu | 30% |
| Entertainment | 28% | ||
| Entertainment in Amritsar (India) is 28% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 176 Leu | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨380 (80 Leu) | 125 Leu | 36% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 168 Leu | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨2,750 (579 Leu) | 571 Leu | 1% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 54 Leu | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | 24 Leu | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨70 (14.73 Leu) | 24 Leu | 39% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨6,000 (1,263 Leu) | 3,429 Leu | 63% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.60 Leu | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨1,750 (368 Leu) | 821 Leu | 55% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨50 (10.52 Leu) | 22 Leu | 52% |
| TOTAL | 11% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 898 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2013.
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Cost of living in Amritsar (India) is 11% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
12,500 Leu
in Chişinău
you would need to make just about 11,131 Leu
(₨52,883)
in Amritsar.