- Cost of Living
- Brazil
- Moldova
- Niterói
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Niterói (Brazil) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niterói (Brazil) is 68% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | R$ 19.60 (120 Leu) | 63 Leu | 91% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | R$ 16.86 (103 Leu) | 55 Leu | 88% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | R$ 3.83 (23 Leu) | 36 Leu | 34% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 3 (18.36 Leu) | 11.33 Leu | 62% |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 3.67 (22 Leu) | 17 Leu | 32% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 3.75 (23 Leu) | 16.43 Leu | 40% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 7.67 (47 Leu) | 48 Leu | 2% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 3.83 (23 Leu) | 9.71 Leu | 141% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 5 (31 Leu) | 13.14 Leu | 133% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | R$ 3.20 (19.58 Leu) | 13 Leu | 51% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 30 (184 Leu) | 51 Leu | 262% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | R$ 3.90 (24 Leu) | 16.71 Leu | 43% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 2.33 (14.28 Leu) | 4.33 Leu | 229% |
| Housing | 106% | ||
| Housing in Niterói (Brazil) is 106% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | R$ 2,386 (14,597 Leu) | 5,614 Leu | 160% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 275 (1,683 Leu) | 1,557 Leu | 8% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | R$ 71 (434 Leu) | 162 Leu | 169% |
| 40” flat screen TV | R$ 1,900 (11,625 Leu) | 10,375 Leu | 12% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | R$ 300 (1,836 Leu) | 1,338 Leu | 37% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 15 (92 Leu) | 183 Leu | 50% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 10 (61 Leu) | 66 Leu | 8% |
| Clothes | 45% | ||
| Clothes in Niterói (Brazil) is 45% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | R$ 170 (1,040 Leu) | 1,125 Leu | 8% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | R$ 200 (1,224 Leu) | 633 Leu | 93% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | R$ 267 (1,632 Leu) | 1,257 Leu | 30% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | R$ 140 (857 Leu) | 1,258 Leu | 32% |
| Transportation | 428% | ||
| Transportation in Niterói (Brazil) is 428% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 59,995 (367,075 Leu) | 252,803 Leu | 45% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 2.82 (17.23 Leu) | 16.70 Leu | 3% |
| monthly ticket public transport | R$ 423 (2,590 Leu) | 138 Leu | 1780% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | R$ 23 (140 Leu) | 46 Leu | 202% |
| Personal Care | 23% | ||
| Personal Care in Niterói (Brazil) is 23% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | R$ 15 (92 Leu) | 222 Leu | 59% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | R$ 14 (86 Leu) | 52 Leu | 66% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 6.50 (40 Leu) | 35 Leu | 15% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 6.67 (41 Leu) | 47 Leu | 13% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 5.50 (34 Leu) | 16.83 Leu | 100% |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 3 (18.36 Leu) | 22 Leu | 17% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 23 (143 Leu) | 45 Leu | 217% |
| Entertainment | 42% | ||
| Entertainment in Niterói (Brazil) is 42% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 50 (306 Leu) | 142 Leu | 116% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 31 (187 Leu) | 136 Leu | 38% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 120 (734 Leu) | 135 Leu | 444% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | R$ 90 (551 Leu) | 517 Leu | 7% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 11.67 (71 Leu) | 53 Leu | 34% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 5 (31 Leu) | 23 Leu | 31% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | R$ 5.25 (32 Leu) | 22 Leu | 47% |
| iPod nano 16GB | R$ 549 (3,359 Leu) | 4,060 Leu | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.94 (5.72 Leu) | 1.39 Leu | 313% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | R$ 140 (857 Leu) | 733 Leu | 17% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | R$ 5.38 (33 Leu) | 21 Leu | 57% |
| TOTAL | 136% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 828 prices entered by 71 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2013.
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Cost of living in Niterói (Brazil) is 136% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova)
For example, you would need at least 44,326 Leu
(R$ 7,245)
in Niterói
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
18,750 Leu
in Chişinău.