- Cost of Living
- Mexico
- Moldova
- Monterrey
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Monterrey (Mexico) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 63% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 63% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | Mex$ 108 (108 Leu) | 63 Leu | 72% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | Mex$ 70 (71 Leu) | 55 Leu | 28% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | Mex$ 48 (49 Leu) | 36 Leu | 36% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 14.21 (14.27 Leu) | 11.33 Leu | 26% |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 27 (27 Leu) | 17 Leu | 61% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 17 (17.07 Leu) | 16.43 Leu | 4% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 48 (48 Leu) | 48 Leu | 1% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 37 (37 Leu) | 9.71 Leu | 285% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 24 (24 Leu) | 13.14 Leu | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 19.18 (19.27 Leu) | 13 Leu | 48% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 208 (209 Leu) | 51 Leu | 313% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | Mex$ 18.31 (18.39 Leu) | 16.71 Leu | 10% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 12.89 (12.95 Leu) | 4.33 Leu | 199% |
| Housing | 95% | ||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 95% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | Mex$ 13,200 (13,258 Leu) | 5,614 Leu | 136% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 1,688 (1,695 Leu) | 1,557 Leu | 9% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | Mex$ 504 (506 Leu) | 162 Leu | 213% |
| 40” flat screen TV | Mex$ 9,179 (9,219 Leu) | 10,375 Leu | 11% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | Mex$ 1,622 (1,629 Leu) | 1,338 Leu | 22% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 75 (75 Leu) | 183 Leu | 59% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 68 (68 Leu) | 66 Leu | 3% |
| Clothes | 13% | ||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 13% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | Mex$ 627 (630 Leu) | 1,125 Leu | 44% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | Mex$ 689 (692 Leu) | 633 Leu | 9% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | Mex$ 1,000 (1,004 Leu) | 1,257 Leu | 20% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | Mex$ 815 (819 Leu) | 1,258 Leu | 35% |
| Transportation | 43% | ||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is 43% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 232,429 (233,442 Leu) | 252,803 Leu | 8% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 11 (11.05 Leu) | 16.70 Leu | 34% |
| monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 473 (475 Leu) | 138 Leu | 245% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 54 (54 Leu) | 46 Leu | 17% |
| Personal Care | 18% | ||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 18% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | Mex$ 103 (103 Leu) | 222 Leu | 53% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | Mex$ 84 (84 Leu) | 52 Leu | 64% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 43 (43 Leu) | 35 Leu | 25% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 49 (49 Leu) | 47 Leu | 4% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 31 (31 Leu) | 16.83 Leu | 82% |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 28 (28 Leu) | 22 Leu | 29% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 107 (108 Leu) | 45 Leu | 139% |
| Entertainment | 34% | ||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 34% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 335 (336 Leu) | 142 Leu | 138% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 120 (121 Leu) | 136 Leu | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 814 (818 Leu) | 135 Leu | 506% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | Mex$ 777 (780 Leu) | 517 Leu | 51% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 90 (90 Leu) | 53 Leu | 69% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 46 (46 Leu) | 23 Leu | 96% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | Mex$ 41 (41 Leu) | 22 Leu | 90% |
| iPod nano 16GB | Mex$ 2,020 (2,029 Leu) | 4,060 Leu | 50% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 3.35 (3.37 Leu) | 1.39 Leu | 143% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | Mex$ 939 (943 Leu) | 733 Leu | 29% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | Mex$ 42 (42 Leu) | 21 Leu | 99% |
| TOTAL | 47% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,833 prices entered by 238 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 47% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova)
For example, you would need at least 18,322 Leu
(Mex$ 18,242)
in Monterrey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,500 Leu
in Chişinău.