- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Switzerland
- Chişinău
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chişinău, Moldova compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 80% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 80% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Leu (CHF 3.32) | CHF 26 | - 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67 Leu (CHF 3.72) | CHF 13 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (CHF 1.87) | CHF 12 | - 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (CHF 0.72) | CHF 2.13 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Leu (CHF 0.98) | CHF 7 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Leu (CHF 1.33) | CHF 2.94 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 Leu (CHF 3.24) | CHF 10 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Leu (CHF 0.63) | CHF 4.21 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (CHF 0.39) | CHF 3.20 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Leu (CHF 0.65) | CHF 2.08 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Leu (CHF 2.49) | CHF 17 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 26 Leu (CHF 1.46) | CHF 2.33 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (CHF 0.37) | CHF 2.15 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 77% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,388 Leu (CHF 353) | CHF 2,200 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,500 Leu (CHF 304) | CHF 1,564 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,573 Leu (CHF 87) | CHF 225 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,685 Leu (CHF 204) | CHF 1,278 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,809 Leu (CHF 155) | CHF 1,000 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 941 Leu (CHF 52) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 171 Leu (CHF 9) | CHF 33 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,487 Leu (CHF 414) | CHF 496 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,063 Leu (CHF 114) | CHF 150 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 186 Leu (CHF 10) | CHF 18 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65 Leu (CHF 3.62) | CHF 25 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 53% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 900 Leu (CHF 50) | CHF 103 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 639 Leu (CHF 35) | CHF 95 | - 63% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,122 Leu (CHF 117) | CHF 140 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,939 Leu (CHF 107) | CHF 155 | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 78% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 270,000 Leu (CHF 14,936) | CHF 29,047 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (CHF 0.97) | CHF 1.64 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Leu (CHF 5.53) | CHF 87 | - 94% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53 Leu (CHF 2.93) | CHF 41 | - 93% | |
| Personal Care | - 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 59% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 119 Leu (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 137 Leu (CHF 8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 216 Leu (CHF 12) | CHF 93 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 56 Leu (CHF 3.11) | CHF 8 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62 Leu (CHF 3.45) | CHF 4.38 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64 Leu (CHF 3.53) | CHF 4.20 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Leu (CHF 1.66) | CHF 2.00 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Leu (CHF 1.80) | CHF 2.60 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 89 Leu (CHF 4.92) | CHF 53 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 65% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 65% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 271 Leu (CHF 15) | CHF 51 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Leu (CHF 9) | CHF 31 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 297 Leu (CHF 16) | CHF 113 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 628 Leu (CHF 35) | CHF 100 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 87 Leu (CHF 4.84) | CHF 16 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Leu (CHF 1.24) | CHF 5.67 | - 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Leu (CHF 0.83) | CHF 5.88 | - 86% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 13,802 Leu (CHF 764) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 Leu (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.33 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 520 Leu (CHF 29) | CHF 54 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Leu (CHF 1.11) | CHF 8 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 74% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 745 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 74% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
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CHF 6,100
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 1,587
(28,685 Leu)
in Chişinău.
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