- Cost of Living
- Argentina
- Moldova
- Rosario
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Rosario (Argentina) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 3% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Rosario (Argentina) is 3% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | ARS $38 (58 Leu) | 63 Leu | 9% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ARS $39 (59 Leu) | 53 Leu | 11% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | ARS $18.33 (28 Leu) | 36 Leu | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $6.18 (9.35 Leu) | 11.14 Leu | 16% |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $11.33 (17.15 Leu) | 16.50 Leu | 4% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $9.57 (14.48 Leu) | 17.22 Leu | 16% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $23 (35 Leu) | 52 Leu | 33% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $10.82 (16.36 Leu) | 12.43 Leu | 32% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $9.40 (14.22 Leu) | 12.71 Leu | 12% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | ARS $7.56 (11.43 Leu) | 12.43 Leu | 8% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $40 (61 Leu) | 65 Leu | 7% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ARS $12.27 (18.57 Leu) | 18.50 Leu | 0% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $4.89 (7.40 Leu) | 4.44 Leu | 67% |
| Housing | 21% | ||
| Housing in Rosario (Argentina) is 21% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | ARS $3,500 (5,295 Leu) | 6,386 Leu | 17% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $489 (740 Leu) | 1,717 Leu | 57% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | ARS $189 (286 Leu) | 140 Leu | 104% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ARS $5,808 (8,787 Leu) | 9,500 Leu | 8% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | ARS $1,208 (1,828 Leu) | 1,133 Leu | 61% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $25 (38 Leu) | 170 Leu | 77% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $23 (35 Leu) | 95 Leu | 63% |
| Clothes | 36% | ||
| Clothes in Rosario (Argentina) is 36% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | ARS $530 (802 Leu) | 1,000 Leu | 20% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | ARS $221 (335 Leu) | 600 Leu | 44% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | ARS $539 (815 Leu) | 1,100 Leu | 26% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | ARS $450 (681 Leu) | 1,193 Leu | 43% |
| Transportation | 29% | ||
| Transportation in Rosario (Argentina) is 29% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $87,429 (132,269 Leu) | 239,952 Leu | 45% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $6.84 (10.35 Leu) | 15.64 Leu | 34% |
| monthly ticket public transport | ARS $96 (145 Leu) | 130 Leu | 11% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | ARS $35 (52 Leu) | 47 Leu | 11% |
| Personal Care | 52% | ||
| Personal Care in Rosario (Argentina) is 52% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | ARS $36 (54 Leu) | 194 Leu | 72% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ARS $29 (44 Leu) | 52 Leu | 15% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $12.71 (19.24 Leu) | 37 Leu | 48% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $21 (32 Leu) | 48 Leu | 33% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $13.14 (19.88 Leu) | 16 Leu | 24% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $11.25 (17.02 Leu) | 22 Leu | 21% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $38 (58 Leu) | 45 Leu | 29% |
| Entertainment | 32% | ||
| Entertainment in Rosario (Argentina) is 32% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $109 (165 Leu) | 176 Leu | 6% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $63 (96 Leu) | 125 Leu | 23% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $292 (441 Leu) | 168 Leu | 162% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | ARS $238 (359 Leu) | 571 Leu | 37% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $37 (56 Leu) | 54 Leu | 3% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $13.71 (21 Leu) | 24 Leu | 15% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | ARS $21 (32 Leu) | 24 Leu | 32% |
| iPod nano 16GB | ARS $1,063 (1,608 Leu) | 3,429 Leu | 53% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $1.53 (2.31 Leu) | 1.60 Leu | 45% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | ARS $171 (259 Leu) | 821 Leu | 68% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | ARS $8.75 (13.24 Leu) | 22 Leu | 39% |
| TOTAL | 25% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,981 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
18,750 Leu
in Chişinău
you would need to make just about 14,049 Leu
(ARS $9,286)
in Rosario.