- Cost of Living
- Poland
- Moldova
- Warsaw
- Chişinău
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Warsaw (Poland) and Chişinău (Moldova)
| Food | 32% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Warsaw (Poland) is 32% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 26 zł (98 Leu) | 63 Leu | 55% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 16.17 zł (61 Leu) | 55 Leu | 12% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 8.40 zł (32 Leu) | 36 Leu | 10% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2.85 zł (10.82 Leu) | 11.33 Leu | 5% |
| 12 eggs, large | 8.51 zł (32 Leu) | 17 Leu | 90% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.50 zł (21 Leu) | 16.43 Leu | 27% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11.56 zł (44 Leu) | 48 Leu | 8% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.23 zł (12.27 Leu) | 9.71 Leu | 26% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 2.77 zł (10.53 Leu) | 13.14 Leu | 20% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2.87 zł (10.89 Leu) | 13 Leu | 16% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 zł (106 Leu) | 51 Leu | 109% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.53 zł (21 Leu) | 16.71 Leu | 26% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.93 zł (11.11 Leu) | 4.33 Leu | 156% |
| Housing | 81% | ||
| Housing in Warsaw (Poland) is 81% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 3,517 zł (13,345 Leu) | 5,614 Leu | 138% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 381 zł (1,445 Leu) | 1,557 Leu | 7% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 55 zł (209 Leu) | 162 Leu | 29% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,245 zł (8,520 Leu) | 10,375 Leu | 18% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 435 zł (1,652 Leu) | 1,338 Leu | 24% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24 zł (91 Leu) | 183 Leu | 51% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 zł (83 Leu) | 66 Leu | 25% |
| Clothes | 12% | ||
| Clothes in Warsaw (Poland) is 12% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 286 zł (1,087 Leu) | 1,125 Leu | 3% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 146 zł (555 Leu) | 633 Leu | 12% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 269 zł (1,020 Leu) | 1,257 Leu | 19% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 271 zł (1,030 Leu) | 1,258 Leu | 18% |
| Transportation | 45% | ||
| Transportation in Warsaw (Poland) is 45% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 68,211 zł (258,828 Leu) | 252,803 Leu | 2% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.74 zł (22 Leu) | 16.70 Leu | 31% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 93 zł (351 Leu) | 138 Leu | 155% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 28 zł (107 Leu) | 46 Leu | 132% |
| Personal Care | 36% | ||
| Personal Care in Warsaw (Poland) is 36% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 15.40 zł (58 Leu) | 222 Leu | 74% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 16.69 zł (63 Leu) | 52 Leu | 23% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 10.70 zł (41 Leu) | 35 Leu | 17% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 11.50 zł (44 Leu) | 47 Leu | 7% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.63 zł (21 Leu) | 16.83 Leu | 27% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8.11 zł (31 Leu) | 22 Leu | 40% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 37 zł (141 Leu) | 45 Leu | 214% |
| Entertainment | 5% | ||
| Entertainment in Warsaw (Poland) is 5% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 57 zł (217 Leu) | 142 Leu | 54% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 zł (179 Leu) | 136 Leu | 32% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 211 zł (800 Leu) | 135 Leu | 492% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 159 zł (605 Leu) | 517 Leu | 17% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 zł (81 Leu) | 53 Leu | 52% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 10.68 zł (41 Leu) | 23 Leu | 74% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 8.52 zł (32 Leu) | 22 Leu | 48% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 582 zł (2,210 Leu) | 4,060 Leu | 46% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.33 zł (1.26 Leu) | 1.39 Leu | 9% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 185 zł (701 Leu) | 733 Leu | 4% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 12.38 zł (47 Leu) | 21 Leu | 124% |
| TOTAL | 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,531 prices entered by 519 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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Cost of living in Warsaw (Poland) is 31% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova)
For example, you would need at least 16,389 Leu
(4,319 zł)
in Warsaw
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,500 Leu
in Chişinău.