- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Uruguay
- Chişinău
- Melo
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Chişinău (Moldova) and Melo (Uruguay)
| Food | 28% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 28% cheaper than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 63 Leu ($U95) | $U110 | 13% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 55 Leu ($U83) | $U120 | 30% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 36 Leu ($U54) | $U80 | 33% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11.33 Leu ($U17.19) | $U16 | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | 17 Leu ($U26) | $U35 | 26% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 16.43 Leu ($U25) | $U30 | 17% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48 Leu ($U73) | $U130 | 44% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9.71 Leu ($U14.74) | $U25 | 41% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 13.14 Leu ($U19.94) | $U40 | 50% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 13 Leu ($U19.72) | $U22 | 10% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 51 Leu ($U77) | $U150 | 49% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 16.71 Leu ($U25) | $U45 | 44% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.33 Leu ($U6.57) | $U9 | 27% |
| Housing | 31% | ||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 31% cheaper than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 5,614 Leu ($U8,516) | $U7,000 | 22% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,557 Leu ($U2,362) | $U1,500 | 57% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 162 Leu ($U245) | $U2,500 | 90% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 10,375 Leu ($U15,738) | $U12,000 | 31% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 1,338 Leu ($U2,029) | $U3,000 | 32% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 183 Leu ($U278) | $U100 | 178% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66 Leu ($U100) | - | - |
| Clothes | 3% | ||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 3% cheaper than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 1,125 Leu ($U1,706) | $U1,900 | 10% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 633 Leu ($U961) | - | - |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 1,257 Leu ($U1,907) | $U2,000 | 5% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 1,258 Leu ($U1,909) | - | - |
| Transportation | 6% | ||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 6% cheaper than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 252,803 Leu ($U383,472) | $U300,000 | 28% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16.70 Leu ($U25) | $U32 | 21% |
| monthly ticket public transport | 138 Leu ($U209) | $U300 | 30% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 46 Leu ($U70) | - | - |
| Personal Care | 19% | ||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 19% cheaper than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 222 Leu ($U336) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 52 Leu ($U78) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35 Leu ($U53) | $U60 | 12% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 47 Leu ($U71) | $U180 | 60% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16.83 Leu ($U26) | $U35 | 27% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 22 Leu ($U33) | $U35 | 5% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 Leu ($U68) | $U150 | 54% |
| Entertainment | 1% | ||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 1% cheaper than in Melo (Uruguay) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 142 Leu ($U215) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 136 Leu ($U206) | $U130 | 58% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 Leu ($U205) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 517 Leu ($U784) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 53 Leu ($U81) | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 23 Leu ($U35) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 22 Leu ($U33) | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | 4,060 Leu ($U6,159) | - | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.39 Leu ($U2.10) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 733 Leu ($U1,112) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 21 Leu ($U32) | $U70 | 54% |
| TOTAL | 18% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 730 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$U15,625
in Melo
you would need to make just about $U12,850
(8,472 Leu)
in Chişinău.