- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Moldova
- Bucharest
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bucharest (Romania) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 35% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bucharest (Romania) is 35% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 26 lei (94 Leu) | 63 Leu | 50% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 17.03 lei (62 Leu) | 55 Leu | 13% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 9.61 lei (35 Leu) | 36 Leu | 1% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.42 lei (16.20 Leu) | 11.33 Leu | 43% |
| 12 eggs, large | 9.75 lei (36 Leu) | 17 Leu | 110% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.48 lei (20 Leu) | 16.43 Leu | 22% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11.53 lei (42 Leu) | 48 Leu | 12% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.34 lei (15.91 Leu) | 9.71 Leu | 64% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 4.18 lei (15.30 Leu) | 13.14 Leu | 16% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (11.98 Leu) | 13 Leu | 8% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25 lei (92 Leu) | 51 Leu | 81% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.49 lei (20 Leu) | 16.71 Leu | 20% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.52 lei (9.24 Leu) | 4.33 Leu | 113% |
| Housing | 31% | ||
| Housing in Bucharest (Romania) is 31% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 2,481 lei (9,084 Leu) | 5,614 Leu | 62% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 396 lei (1,452 Leu) | 1,557 Leu | 7% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 36 lei (132 Leu) | 162 Leu | 18% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,977 lei (7,240 Leu) | 10,375 Leu | 30% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 317 lei (1,161 Leu) | 1,338 Leu | 13% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32 lei (117 Leu) | 183 Leu | 36% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 18.74 lei (69 Leu) | 66 Leu | 4% |
| Clothes | 3% | ||
| Clothes in Bucharest (Romania) is 3% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 346 lei (1,267 Leu) | 1,125 Leu | 13% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 167 lei (613 Leu) | 633 Leu | 3% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 297 lei (1,087 Leu) | 1,257 Leu | 14% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 291 lei (1,065 Leu) | 1,258 Leu | 15% |
| Transportation | 23% | ||
| Transportation in Bucharest (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 73,824 lei (270,324 Leu) | 252,803 Leu | 7% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6.03 lei (22 Leu) | 16.70 Leu | 32% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 55 lei (202 Leu) | 138 Leu | 46% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 13.63 lei (50 Leu) | 46 Leu | 8% |
| Personal Care | 8% | ||
| Personal Care in Bucharest (Romania) is 8% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 42 lei (153 Leu) | 222 Leu | 31% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21 lei (75 Leu) | 52 Leu | 46% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 11.48 lei (42 Leu) | 35 Leu | 21% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15.29 lei (56 Leu) | 47 Leu | 19% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.95 lei (22 Leu) | 16.83 Leu | 29% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8.97 lei (33 Leu) | 22 Leu | 49% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 23 lei (85 Leu) | 45 Leu | 89% |
| Entertainment | 21% | ||
| Entertainment in Bucharest (Romania) is 21% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68 lei (250 Leu) | 142 Leu | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 43 lei (156 Leu) | 136 Leu | 15% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 101 lei (371 Leu) | 135 Leu | 175% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 146 lei (533 Leu) | 517 Leu | 3% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 17.19 lei (63 Leu) | 53 Leu | 18% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 10.63 lei (39 Leu) | 23 Leu | 67% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 6.57 lei (24 Leu) | 22 Leu | 10% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 750 lei (2,746 Leu) | 4,060 Leu | 32% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.96 lei (3.51 Leu) | 1.39 Leu | 153% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 244 lei (893 Leu) | 733 Leu | 22% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 13.39 lei (49 Leu) | 21 Leu | 134% |
| TOTAL | 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,071 prices entered by 457 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least 19,006 Leu
(5,190 lei)
in Bucharest
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
15,625 Leu
in Chişinău.