- Cost of Living
- Algeria
- Moldova
- Oran
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Oran (Algeria) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 233% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Oran (Algeria) is 233% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 4,000 Dinar (619 Leu) | 63 Leu | 886% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 465 Dinar (72 Leu) | 55 Leu | 31% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 275 Dinar (43 Leu) | 36 Leu | 20% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 95 Dinar (14.71 Leu) | 11.33 Leu | 30% |
| 12 eggs, large | 150 Dinar (23 Leu) | 17 Leu | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Dinar (46 Leu) | 16.43 Leu | 183% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 400 Dinar (62 Leu) | 48 Leu | 29% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 262 Dinar (41 Leu) | 9.71 Leu | 317% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 180 Dinar (28 Leu) | 13.14 Leu | 112% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 95 Dinar (14.71 Leu) | 13 Leu | 13% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 500 Dinar (77 Leu) | 51 Leu | 53% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 95 Dinar (14.71 Leu) | 16.71 Leu | 12% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 Dinar (3.10 Leu) | 4.33 Leu | 29% |
| Housing | 38% | ||
| Housing in Oran (Algeria) is 38% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 32,500 Dinar (5,033 Leu) | 5,614 Leu | 10% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 5,000 Dinar (774 Leu) | 1,557 Leu | 50% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 9,100 Dinar (1,409 Leu) | 162 Leu | 772% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 100,000 Dinar (15,487 Leu) | 10,375 Leu | 49% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | 1,338 Leu | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Dinar (155 Leu) | 183 Leu | 16% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66 Leu | - |
| Clothes | 25% | ||
| Clothes in Oran (Algeria) is 25% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 7,500 Dinar (1,162 Leu) | 1,125 Leu | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 7,000 Dinar (1,084 Leu) | 633 Leu | 71% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 6,500 Dinar (1,007 Leu) | 1,257 Leu | 20% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 2,750 Dinar (426 Leu) | 1,258 Leu | 66% |
| Transportation | 80% | ||
| Transportation in Oran (Algeria) is 80% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 252,803 Leu | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 Dinar (3.87 Leu) | 16.70 Leu | 77% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 5,000 Dinar (774 Leu) | 138 Leu | 462% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 46 Leu | - |
| Personal Care | 4% | ||
| Personal Care in Oran (Algeria) is 4% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 1,000 Dinar (155 Leu) | 222 Leu | 30% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 52 Leu | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 500 Dinar (77 Leu) | 35 Leu | 123% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 300 Dinar (46 Leu) | 47 Leu | 1% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 200 Dinar (31 Leu) | 16.83 Leu | 84% |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 22 Leu | - |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 45 Leu | - |
| Entertainment | 3% | ||
| Entertainment in Oran (Algeria) is 3% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 142 Leu | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Dinar (31 Leu) | 136 Leu | 77% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 135 Leu | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 5,000 Dinar (774 Leu) | 517 Leu | 50% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 53 Leu | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | 23 Leu | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | - | 22 Leu | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 4,060 Leu | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 1.39 Leu | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | 733 Leu | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 140 Dinar (22 Leu) | 21 Leu | 3% |
| TOTAL | 72% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 751 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2013.
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Cost of living in Oran (Algeria) is 72% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova)
For example, you would need at least 26,831 Leu
(173,247 Dinar)
in Oran
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
15,625 Leu
in Chişinău.