- Cost of Living
- Russia
- Moldova
- Chelyabinsk
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Chelyabinsk (Russia) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 27% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 27% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | руб 224 (88 Leu) | 63 Leu | 40% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | руб 119 (47 Leu) | 55 Leu | 15% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | руб 66 (26 Leu) | 36 Leu | 27% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | руб 38 (14.87 Leu) | 11.33 Leu | 31% |
| 12 eggs, large | руб 47 (18.40 Leu) | 17 Leu | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | руб 65 (25 Leu) | 16.43 Leu | 54% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | руб 171 (67 Leu) | 48 Leu | 41% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | руб 70 (27 Leu) | 9.71 Leu | 183% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | руб 54 (21 Leu) | 13.14 Leu | 62% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | руб 39 (15.21 Leu) | 13 Leu | 17% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | руб 290 (114 Leu) | 51 Leu | 125% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | руб 55 (22 Leu) | 16.71 Leu | 29% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | руб 18.33 (7.20 Leu) | 4.33 Leu | 66% |
| Housing | 42% | ||
| Housing in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 42% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | руб 19,857 (7,800 Leu) | 5,614 Leu | 39% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | руб 4,157 (1,633 Leu) | 1,557 Leu | 5% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | руб 540 (212 Leu) | 162 Leu | 31% |
| 40” flat screen TV | руб 22,750 (8,936 Leu) | 10,375 Leu | 14% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | руб 3,250 (1,277 Leu) | 1,338 Leu | 5% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | руб 931 (366 Leu) | 183 Leu | 99% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | руб 500 (196 Leu) | 66 Leu | 196% |
| Clothes | 28% | ||
| Clothes in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 28% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | руб 3,250 (1,277 Leu) | 1,125 Leu | 13% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | руб 2,250 (884 Leu) | 633 Leu | 40% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | руб 3,500 (1,375 Leu) | 1,257 Leu | 9% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | руб 4,083 (1,604 Leu) | 1,258 Leu | 27% |
| Transportation | 33% | ||
| Transportation in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 33% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | руб 806,400 (316,763 Leu) | 252,803 Leu | 25% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | руб 26 (10.24 Leu) | 16.70 Leu | 39% |
| monthly ticket public transport | руб 840 (330 Leu) | 138 Leu | 139% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | руб 589 (232 Leu) | 46 Leu | 401% |
| Personal Care | 21% | ||
| Personal Care in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 21% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | руб 303 (119 Leu) | 222 Leu | 46% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | руб 108 (42 Leu) | 52 Leu | 18% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | руб 97 (38 Leu) | 35 Leu | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | руб 180 (71 Leu) | 47 Leu | 50% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | руб 45 (17.68 Leu) | 16.83 Leu | 5% |
| Tube of toothpaste | руб 77 (30 Leu) | 22 Leu | 37% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | руб 238 (94 Leu) | 45 Leu | 108% |
| Entertainment | 50% | ||
| Entertainment in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 50% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | руб 1,038 (408 Leu) | 142 Leu | 188% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | руб 443 (174 Leu) | 136 Leu | 28% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | руб 1,117 (439 Leu) | 135 Leu | 225% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | руб 2,686 (1,055 Leu) | 517 Leu | 104% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | руб 199 (78 Leu) | 53 Leu | 46% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | руб 82 (32 Leu) | 23 Leu | 38% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | руб 113 (44 Leu) | 22 Leu | 103% |
| iPod nano 16GB | руб 11,460 (4,502 Leu) | 4,060 Leu | 11% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | руб 1.31 (0.51 Leu) | 1.39 Leu | 63% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | руб 2,425 (953 Leu) | 733 Leu | 30% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | руб 119 (47 Leu) | 21 Leu | 123% |
| TOTAL | 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,054 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2013.
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Cost of living in Chelyabinsk (Russia) is 32% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova)
For example, you would need at least 24,689 Leu
(руб 62,853)
in Chelyabinsk
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
18,750 Leu
in Chişinău.