- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Moldova
- Quilmes
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Quilmes (Argentina) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 5% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Quilmes (Argentina) is 5% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ARS $40 (61 Leu) | 63 Leu | 3% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $38 (59 Leu) | 55 Leu | 7% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ARS $20 (31 Leu) | 36 Leu | 14% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $6.17 (9.44 Leu) | 11.33 Leu | 17% |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $28 (42 Leu) | 17 Leu | 148% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $7 (10.71 Leu) | 16.43 Leu | 35% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $33 (50 Leu) | 48 Leu | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $7.67 (11.73 Leu) | 9.71 Leu | 21% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $3.50 (5.36 Leu) | 13.14 Leu | 59% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ARS $7.83 (11.99 Leu) | 13 Leu | 8% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $33 (50 Leu) | 51 Leu | 2% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $11.25 (17.21 Leu) | 16.71 Leu | 3% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $3 (4.59 Leu) | 4.33 Leu | 6% |
| Housing | 16% | ||
| Housing in Quilmes (Argentina) is 16% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ARS $2,625 (4,017 Leu) | 5,614 Leu | 28% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $1,100 (1,683 Leu) | 1,557 Leu | 8% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ARS $110 (168 Leu) | 162 Leu | 4% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $7,000 (10,711 Leu) | 10,375 Leu | 3% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ARS $2,000 (3,060 Leu) | 1,338 Leu | 129% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $20 (31 Leu) | 183 Leu | 83% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $28 (43 Leu) | 66 Leu | 35% |
| Clothes | 24% | ||
| Clothes in Quilmes (Argentina) is 24% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ARS $275 (421 Leu) | 1,125 Leu | 63% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ARS $375 (574 Leu) | 633 Leu | 9% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ARS $533 (816 Leu) | 1,257 Leu | 35% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ARS $817 (1,250 Leu) | 1,258 Leu | 1% |
| Transportation | 49% | ||
| Transportation in Quilmes (Argentina) is 49% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $100,000 (153,018 Leu) | 252,803 Leu | 39% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $5 (7.65 Leu) | 16.70 Leu | 54% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ARS $35 (54 Leu) | 138 Leu | 61% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 46 Leu | - |
| Personal Care | 48% | ||
| Personal Care in Quilmes (Argentina) is 48% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ARS $60 (92 Leu) | 222 Leu | 59% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $20 (31 Leu) | 52 Leu | 41% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $10 (15.30 Leu) | 35 Leu | 56% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $20 (31 Leu) | 47 Leu | 35% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $10.67 (16.32 Leu) | 16.83 Leu | 3% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $10.50 (16.07 Leu) | 22 Leu | 27% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $50 (77 Leu) | 45 Leu | 70% |
| Entertainment | 13% | ||
| Entertainment in Quilmes (Argentina) is 13% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $185 (283 Leu) | 142 Leu | 100% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $50 (77 Leu) | 136 Leu | 44% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $185 (283 Leu) | 135 Leu | 110% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ARS $275 (421 Leu) | 517 Leu | 19% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $28 (42 Leu) | 53 Leu | 21% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | - | 23 Leu | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ARS $25 (38 Leu) | 22 Leu | 75% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $1,600 (2,448 Leu) | 4,060 Leu | 40% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $2 (3.06 Leu) | 1.39 Leu | 121% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ARS $120 (184 Leu) | 733 Leu | 75% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ARS $7.60 (11.63 Leu) | 21 Leu | 45% |
| TOTAL | 22% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 794 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2013.
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Cost of living in Quilmes (Argentina) is 22% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
12,500 Leu
in Chişinău
you would need to make just about 9,773 Leu
(ARS $6,387)
in Quilmes.