- Cost of Living
- China
- Moldova
- Ürümqi
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Ürümqi (China) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 68% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Ürümqi (China) is 68% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 元68 (135 Leu) | 63 Leu | 115% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元25 (50 Leu) | 55 Leu | 9% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | - | 36 Leu | - |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元5.50 (11.02 Leu) | 11.33 Leu | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | - | 17 Leu | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元4 (8.01 Leu) | 16.43 Leu | 51% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元15 (30 Leu) | 48 Leu | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元6.50 (13.02 Leu) | 9.71 Leu | 34% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 元5 (10.02 Leu) | 13.14 Leu | 24% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 元50 (100 Leu) | 13 Leu | 671% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 51 Leu | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元9 (18.03 Leu) | 16.71 Leu | 8% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元4.50 (9.02 Leu) | 4.33 Leu | 108% |
| Housing | 15% | ||
| Housing in Ürümqi (China) is 15% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 元1,500 (3,005 Leu) | 5,614 Leu | 46% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元150 (301 Leu) | 1,557 Leu | 81% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 元400 (801 Leu) | 162 Leu | 396% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元4,000 (8,014 Leu) | 10,375 Leu | 23% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | - | 1,338 Leu | - |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 183 Leu | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 66 Leu | - |
| Clothes | 86% | ||
| Clothes in Ürümqi (China) is 86% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 元160 (321 Leu) | 1,125 Leu | 72% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 元1,000 (2,004 Leu) | 633 Leu | 216% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | 1,257 Leu | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 元250 (501 Leu) | 1,258 Leu | 60% |
| Transportation | 16% | ||
| Transportation in Ürümqi (China) is 16% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元130,000 (260,469 Leu) | 252,803 Leu | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元4 (8.01 Leu) | 16.70 Leu | 52% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 元60 (120 Leu) | 138 Leu | 13% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | 46 Leu | - |
| Personal Care | 7% | ||
| Personal Care in Ürümqi (China) is 7% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 元111 (222 Leu) | 222 Leu | 0% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 52 Leu | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 35 Leu | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 47 Leu | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元2 (4.01 Leu) | 16.83 Leu | 76% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元4.50 (9.02 Leu) | 22 Leu | 59% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 45 Leu | - |
| Entertainment | 18% | ||
| Entertainment in Ürümqi (China) is 18% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 142 Leu | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 136 Leu | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 135 Leu | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | - | 517 Leu | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 53 Leu | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 元35 (70 Leu) | 23 Leu | 201% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | - | 22 Leu | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | 4,060 Leu | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元2 (4.01 Leu) | 1.39 Leu | 189% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | - | 733 Leu | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | - | 21 Leu | - |
| TOTAL | 17% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 753 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2013.
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Cost of living in Ürümqi (China) is 17% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova)
For example, you would need at least 21,852 Leu
(元10,906)
in Ürümqi
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
18,750 Leu
in Chişinău.