- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Switzerland
- Chişinău
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chişinău, Moldova compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 75% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Leu (CHF 3.57) | CHF 22 | - 84% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 77 Leu (CHF 4.57) | CHF 13 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (CHF 2.09) | CHF 12 | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Leu (CHF 0.74) | CHF 1.91 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Leu (CHF 1.06) | CHF 6 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu (CHF 1.50) | CHF 3.16 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 76 Leu (CHF 4.54) | CHF 11 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (CHF 0.88) | CHF 4.15 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (CHF 0.44) | CHF 3.15 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Leu (CHF 0.70) | CHF 2.01 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Leu (CHF 2.68) | CHF 16 | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 Leu (CHF 1.38) | CHF 2.40 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 Leu (CHF 0.52) | CHF 2.10 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 76% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,388 Leu (CHF 380) | CHF 2,316 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,500 Leu (CHF 328) | CHF 1,575 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,757 Leu (CHF 105) | CHF 225 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,685 Leu (CHF 219) | CHF 1,323 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,809 Leu (CHF 167) | CHF 1,000 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,097 Leu (CHF 65) | CHF 80 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200 Leu (CHF 12) | CHF 35 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,704 Leu (CHF 459) | CHF 511 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,604 Leu (CHF 155) | CHF 150 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 199 Leu (CHF 12) | CHF 18 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 Leu (CHF 3.56) | CHF 29 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 49% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 900 Leu (CHF 54) | CHF 103 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 639 Leu (CHF 38) | CHF 95 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,280 Leu (CHF 136) | CHF 140 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,084 Leu (CHF 124) | CHF 155 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 76% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 270,000 Leu (CHF 16,082) | CHF 30,950 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (CHF 1.04) | CHF 1.62 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Leu (CHF 5.96) | CHF 91 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 Leu (CHF 3.53) | CHF 41 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 58% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 119 Leu (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 155 Leu (CHF 9) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (CHF 15) | CHF 93 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 49 Leu (CHF 2.92) | CHF 8 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67 Leu (CHF 3.98) | CHF 4.38 | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Leu (CHF 3.12) | CHF 4.20 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 Leu (CHF 1.43) | CHF 2.00 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Leu (CHF 1.99) | CHF 2.60 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 84 Leu (CHF 4.98) | CHF 53 | - 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 61% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Leu (CHF 17) | CHF 53 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Leu (CHF 10) | CHF 31 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 388 Leu (CHF 23) | CHF 113 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 590 Leu (CHF 35) | CHF 98 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76 Leu (CHF 4.53) | CHF 15 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Leu (CHF 1.34) | CHF 5.67 | - 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Leu (CHF 0.89) | CHF 6.00 | - 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,042 Leu (CHF 777) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 Leu (CHF 0.07) | CHF 0.33 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 520 Leu (CHF 31) | CHF 54 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Leu (CHF 1.19) | CHF 8 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 687 prices entered by 62 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
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Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 72% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
CHF 7,100
in Aarau
you would need to make just about CHF 2,023
(33,963 Leu)
in Chişinău.
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