- Cost of Living
- Colombia
- Moldova
- Bogotá
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bogotá (Colombia) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 49% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bogotá (Colombia) is 49% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | COL$10,991 (74 Leu) | 63 Leu | 17% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | COL$13,336 (89 Leu) | 55 Leu | 63% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | COL$6,250 (42 Leu) | 36 Leu | 18% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,442 (16.37 Leu) | 11.33 Leu | 44% |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$4,125 (28 Leu) | 17 Leu | 63% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,852 (19.12 Leu) | 16.43 Leu | 16% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$5,807 (39 Leu) | 48 Leu | 19% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$4,065 (27 Leu) | 9.71 Leu | 180% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | COL$3,108 (21 Leu) | 13.14 Leu | 59% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | COL$2,427 (16.26 Leu) | 13 Leu | 25% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$30,484 (204 Leu) | 51 Leu | 303% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | COL$3,717 (25 Leu) | 16.71 Leu | 49% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$1,610 (10.79 Leu) | 4.33 Leu | 149% |
| Housing | 125% | ||
| Housing in Bogotá (Colombia) is 125% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | COL$2,389,190 (16,014 Leu) | 5,614 Leu | 185% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$269,286 (1,805 Leu) | 1,557 Leu | 16% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | COL$87,917 (589 Leu) | 162 Leu | 264% |
| 40” flat screen TV | COL$1,457,060 (9,766 Leu) | 10,375 Leu | 6% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | COL$186,000 (1,247 Leu) | 1,338 Leu | 7% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$13,185 (88 Leu) | 183 Leu | 52% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$6,281 (42 Leu) | 66 Leu | 36% |
| Clothes | 35% | ||
| Clothes in Bogotá (Colombia) is 35% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | COL$187,800 (1,259 Leu) | 1,125 Leu | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | COL$153,476 (1,029 Leu) | 633 Leu | 62% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | COL$222,174 (1,489 Leu) | 1,257 Leu | 18% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | COL$168,182 (1,127 Leu) | 1,258 Leu | 10% |
| Transportation | 75% | ||
| Transportation in Bogotá (Colombia) is 75% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$45,666,700 (306,083 Leu) | 252,803 Leu | 21% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,411 (16.16 Leu) | 16.70 Leu | 3% |
| monthly ticket public transport | COL$79,794 (535 Leu) | 138 Leu | 288% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | COL$18,924 (127 Leu) | 46 Leu | 174% |
| Personal Care | 11% | ||
| Personal Care in Bogotá (Colombia) is 11% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | COL$12,750 (85 Leu) | 222 Leu | 61% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | COL$18,091 (121 Leu) | 52 Leu | 135% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$8,095 (54 Leu) | 35 Leu | 57% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$10,985 (74 Leu) | 47 Leu | 57% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$5,692 (38 Leu) | 16.83 Leu | 127% |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$4,453 (30 Leu) | 22 Leu | 36% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$12,520 (84 Leu) | 45 Leu | 86% |
| Entertainment | 24% | ||
| Entertainment in Bogotá (Colombia) is 24% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$48,208 (323 Leu) | 142 Leu | 128% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$20,250 (136 Leu) | 136 Leu | 0% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$94,042 (630 Leu) | 135 Leu | 367% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | COL$120,741 (809 Leu) | 517 Leu | 57% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$16,862 (113 Leu) | 53 Leu | 112% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | COL$4,292 (29 Leu) | 23 Leu | 23% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | COL$5,150 (35 Leu) | 22 Leu | 58% |
| iPod nano 16GB | COL$325,375 (2,181 Leu) | 4,060 Leu | 46% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$319 (2.14 Leu) | 1.39 Leu | 54% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | COL$136,316 (914 Leu) | 733 Leu | 25% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | COL$4,295 (29 Leu) | 21 Leu | 37% |
| TOTAL | 61% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 9,937 prices entered by 725 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least 30,153 Leu
(COL$4,498,722)
in Bogotá
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
18,750 Leu
in Chişinău.