- Cost of Living
- Canada
- Moldova
- Hamilton
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Hamilton (Canada) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 190% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hamilton (Canada) is 190% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | C$17.86 (216 Leu) | 63 Leu | 244% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | C$7.36 (89 Leu) | 55 Leu | 62% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | C$6.42 (78 Leu) | 36 Leu | 118% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | C$2.64 (32 Leu) | 11.33 Leu | 182% |
| 12 eggs, large | C$4.14 (50 Leu) | 17 Leu | 194% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | C$3.50 (42 Leu) | 16.43 Leu | 158% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | C$8.00 (97 Leu) | 48 Leu | 102% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | C$3.50 (42 Leu) | 9.71 Leu | 336% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | C$3.41 (41 Leu) | 13.14 Leu | 214% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | C$2.33 (28 Leu) | 13 Leu | 117% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | C$19.20 (232 Leu) | 51 Leu | 358% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | C$2.54 (31 Leu) | 16.71 Leu | 84% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | C$3.03 (37 Leu) | 4.33 Leu | 746% |
| Housing | 149% | ||
| Housing in Hamilton (Canada) is 149% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | C$1,239 (14,995 Leu) | 5,614 Leu | 167% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | C$264 (3,198 Leu) | 1,557 Leu | 105% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | C$44 (536 Leu) | 162 Leu | 231% |
| 40” flat screen TV | C$657 (7,948 Leu) | 10,375 Leu | 23% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | C$145 (1,750 Leu) | 1,338 Leu | 31% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | C$12 (145 Leu) | 183 Leu | 21% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | C$19.36 (234 Leu) | 66 Leu | 254% |
| Clothes | 25% | ||
| Clothes in Hamilton (Canada) is 25% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | C$46 (551 Leu) | 1,125 Leu | 51% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | C$41 (494 Leu) | 633 Leu | 22% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | C$97 (1,177 Leu) | 1,257 Leu | 6% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | C$97 (1,170 Leu) | 1,258 Leu | 7% |
| Transportation | 128% | ||
| Transportation in Hamilton (Canada) is 128% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | C$24,436 (295,659 Leu) | 252,803 Leu | 17% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | C$1.40 (16.96 Leu) | 16.70 Leu | 2% |
| monthly ticket public transport | C$71 (859 Leu) | 138 Leu | 524% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | C$32 (386 Leu) | 46 Leu | 736% |
| Personal Care | 55% | ||
| Personal Care in Hamilton (Canada) is 55% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | C$23 (278 Leu) | 222 Leu | 26% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | C$9.00 (109 Leu) | 52 Leu | 111% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | C$4.59 (56 Leu) | 35 Leu | 60% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | C$5.00 (60 Leu) | 47 Leu | 29% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | C$4.00 (48 Leu) | 16.83 Leu | 187% |
| Tube of toothpaste | C$3.08 (37 Leu) | 22 Leu | 69% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | C$17.50 (212 Leu) | 45 Leu | 371% |
| Entertainment | 65% | ||
| Entertainment in Hamilton (Canada) is 65% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | C$43 (519 Leu) | 142 Leu | 266% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | C$23 (278 Leu) | 136 Leu | 105% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | C$93 (1,125 Leu) | 135 Leu | 734% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | C$79 (951 Leu) | 517 Leu | 84% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | C$8.43 (102 Leu) | 53 Leu | 91% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | C$5.40 (65 Leu) | 23 Leu | 180% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | C$5.93 (72 Leu) | 22 Leu | 228% |
| iPod nano 16GB | C$145 (1,757 Leu) | 4,060 Leu | 57% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | C$0.25 (3.02 Leu) | 1.39 Leu | 118% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | C$53 (643 Leu) | 733 Leu | 12% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | C$11.67 (141 Leu) | 21 Leu | 572% |
| TOTAL | 113% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,112 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2013.
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Cost of living in Hamilton (Canada) is 113% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova)
For example, you would need at least 39,950 Leu
(C$3,302)
in Hamilton
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
18,750 Leu
in Chişinău.