- Cost of Living
- Germany
- Moldova
- Leipzig
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Leipzig (Germany) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 83% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Leipzig (Germany) is 83% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | €7.27 (115 Leu) | 63 Leu | 84% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €6.05 (96 Leu) | 55 Leu | 75% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | €3.17 (50 Leu) | 36 Leu | 41% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.71 (11.35 Leu) | 11.33 Leu | 0% |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.02 (32 Leu) | 17 Leu | 88% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.78 (44 Leu) | 16.43 Leu | 169% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €2.74 (43 Leu) | 48 Leu | 9% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.11 (34 Leu) | 9.71 Leu | 245% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | €2.04 (32 Leu) | 13.14 Leu | 147% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | €0.74 (11.69 Leu) | 13 Leu | 10% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.28 (84 Leu) | 51 Leu | 66% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €1.65 (26 Leu) | 16.71 Leu | 57% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.00 (15.86 Leu) | 4.33 Leu | 266% |
| Housing | 54% | ||
| Housing in Leipzig (Germany) is 54% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | €586 (9,303 Leu) | 5,614 Leu | 66% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (1,679 Leu) | 1,557 Leu | 8% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | €24 (383 Leu) | 162 Leu | 137% |
| 40” flat screen TV | €514 (8,164 Leu) | 10,375 Leu | 21% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | €88 (1,390 Leu) | 1,338 Leu | 4% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.00 (64 Leu) | 183 Leu | 65% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (143 Leu) | 66 Leu | 116% |
| Clothes | 11% | ||
| Clothes in Leipzig (Germany) is 11% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | €77 (1,223 Leu) | 1,125 Leu | 9% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | €30 (474 Leu) | 633 Leu | 25% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | €76 (1,200 Leu) | 1,257 Leu | 5% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | €82 (1,302 Leu) | 1,258 Leu | 4% |
| Transportation | 120% | ||
| Transportation in Leipzig (Germany) is 120% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €18,996 (301,722 Leu) | 252,803 Leu | 19% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (21 Leu) | 16.70 Leu | 28% |
| monthly ticket public transport | €48 (760 Leu) | 138 Leu | 452% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | €15.10 (240 Leu) | 46 Leu | 419% |
| Personal Care | 15% | ||
| Personal Care in Leipzig (Germany) is 15% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | €9.08 (144 Leu) | 222 Leu | 35% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €2.94 (47 Leu) | 52 Leu | 10% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.58 (25 Leu) | 35 Leu | 28% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.00 (32 Leu) | 47 Leu | 32% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.36 (22 Leu) | 16.83 Leu | 28% |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.57 (25 Leu) | 22 Leu | 14% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16.50 (262 Leu) | 45 Leu | 482% |
| Entertainment | 26% | ||
| Entertainment in Leipzig (Germany) is 26% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €19.86 (315 Leu) | 142 Leu | 123% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €16.43 (261 Leu) | 136 Leu | 92% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €43 (688 Leu) | 135 Leu | 410% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | €45 (719 Leu) | 517 Leu | 39% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6.56 (104 Leu) | 53 Leu | 95% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | €2.83 (45 Leu) | 23 Leu | 93% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | €2.67 (42 Leu) | 22 Leu | 94% |
| iPod nano 16GB | €126 (2,001 Leu) | 4,060 Leu | 51% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (1.91 Leu) | 1.39 Leu | 38% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | €44 (703 Leu) | 733 Leu | 4% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | €5 (79 Leu) | 21 Leu | 278% |
| TOTAL | 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,358 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2013.
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Cost of living in Leipzig (Germany) is 56% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova)
For example, you would need at least 19,497 Leu
(€1,228)
in Leipzig
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,500 Leu
in Chişinău.