- Cost of Living
- Nepal
- Moldova
- Kathmandu
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Kathmandu (Nepal) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 5% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 5% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ₨ 336 (47 Leu) | 63 Leu | 25% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ₨ 239 (34 Leu) | 55 Leu | 39% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ₨ 150 (21 Leu) | 36 Leu | 40% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨ 85 (12.01 Leu) | 11.33 Leu | 6% |
| 12 eggs, large | ₨ 112 (15.79 Leu) | 17 Leu | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨ 62 (8.78 Leu) | 16.43 Leu | 47% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨ 249 (35 Leu) | 48 Leu | 27% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨ 176 (25 Leu) | 9.71 Leu | 157% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ₨ 71 (10.10 Leu) | 13.14 Leu | 23% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ₨ 160 (23 Leu) | 13 Leu | 74% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨ 882 (125 Leu) | 51 Leu | 146% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ₨ 141 (19.89 Leu) | 16.71 Leu | 19% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨ 48 (6.76 Leu) | 4.33 Leu | 56% |
| Housing | 26% | ||
| Housing in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 26% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ₨ 30,833 (4,358 Leu) | 5,614 Leu | 22% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨ 3,125 (442 Leu) | 1,557 Leu | 72% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ₨ 2,071 (293 Leu) | 162 Leu | 81% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ₨ 73,857 (10,440 Leu) | 10,375 Leu | 1% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ₨ 15,333 (2,167 Leu) | 1,338 Leu | 62% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨ 289 (41 Leu) | 183 Leu | 78% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨ 135 (19.08 Leu) | 66 Leu | 71% |
| Clothes | 49% | ||
| Clothes in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 49% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ₨ 3,689 (521 Leu) | 1,125 Leu | 54% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ₨ 2,586 (365 Leu) | 633 Leu | 42% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ₨ 5,071 (717 Leu) | 1,257 Leu | 43% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ₨ 2,714 (384 Leu) | 1,258 Leu | 70% |
| Transportation | 50% | ||
| Transportation in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 50% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨ 3,285,710 (464,437 Leu) | 252,803 Leu | 84% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨ 121 (17.12 Leu) | 16.70 Leu | 3% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ₨ 1,328 (188 Leu) | 138 Leu | 36% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ₨ 404 (57 Leu) | 46 Leu | 24% |
| Personal Care | 60% | ||
| Personal Care in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 60% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ₨ 180 (25 Leu) | 222 Leu | 89% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ₨ 252 (36 Leu) | 52 Leu | 31% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨ 223 (32 Leu) | 35 Leu | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨ 236 (33 Leu) | 47 Leu | 29% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨ 159 (22 Leu) | 16.83 Leu | 33% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ₨ 67 (9.42 Leu) | 22 Leu | 57% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨ 300 (42 Leu) | 45 Leu | 6% |
| Entertainment | 43% | ||
| Entertainment in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 43% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨ 964 (136 Leu) | 142 Leu | 4% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ₨ 514 (73 Leu) | 136 Leu | 46% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨ 886 (125 Leu) | 135 Leu | 7% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ₨ 2,071 (293 Leu) | 517 Leu | 43% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨ 400 (57 Leu) | 53 Leu | 6% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ₨ 144 (20 Leu) | 23 Leu | 13% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ₨ 279 (39 Leu) | 22 Leu | 80% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ₨ 11,250 (1,590 Leu) | 4,060 Leu | 61% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨ 5.20 (0.74 Leu) | 1.39 Leu | 47% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ₨ 1,767 (250 Leu) | 733 Leu | 66% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ₨ 125 (17.67 Leu) | 21 Leu | 16% |
| TOTAL | 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,328 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2013.
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Cost of living in Kathmandu (Nepal) is 14% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
15,625 Leu
in Chişinău
you would need to make just about 13,392 Leu
(₨ 94,742)
in Kathmandu.