- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Switzerland
- Chişinău
- Aarau
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chişinău, Moldova compared to Aarau, Switzerland
Currency:
| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 73% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88 Leu (CHF 5.23) | CHF 22 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 75 Leu (CHF 4.43) | CHF 13 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (CHF 2.00) | CHF 12 | - 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (CHF 0.75) | CHF 1.91 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (CHF 1.46) | CHF 6 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Leu (CHF 1.21) | CHF 3.16 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (CHF 4.20) | CHF 11 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (CHF 0.88) | CHF 4.15 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Leu (CHF 0.45) | CHF 3.15 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (CHF 0.91) | CHF 2.01 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 112 Leu (CHF 7) | CHF 16 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (CHF 1.28) | CHF 2.40 | - 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (CHF 0.36) | CHF 2.10 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 70% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 70% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (CHF 607) | CHF 2,316 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,882 Leu (CHF 407) | CHF 1,575 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,765 Leu (CHF 104) | CHF 225 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,812 Leu (CHF 344) | CHF 1,369 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,604 Leu (CHF 213) | CHF 1,000 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,034 Leu (CHF 61) | CHF 80 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 218 Leu (CHF 13) | CHF 35 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,712 Leu (CHF 456) | CHF 511 | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,608 Leu (CHF 154) | CHF 150 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 229 Leu (CHF 14) | CHF 18 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 61 Leu (CHF 3.62) | CHF 29 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 37% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,354 Leu (CHF 80) | CHF 103 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 832 Leu (CHF 49) | CHF 95 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,249 Leu (CHF 133) | CHF 140 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,185 Leu (CHF 129) | CHF 155 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 73% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 266,000 Leu (CHF 15,722) | CHF 28,963 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (CHF 1.06) | CHF 1.62 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 210 Leu (CHF 12) | CHF 91 | - 86% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 64 Leu (CHF 3.80) | CHF 41 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 55% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 119 Leu (CHF 7) | CHF 13 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 136 Leu (CHF 8) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 302 Leu (CHF 18) | CHF 93 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 48 Leu (CHF 2.85) | CHF 8 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 Leu (CHF 3.71) | CHF 4.38 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (CHF 3.33) | CHF 4.20 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (CHF 1.37) | CHF 2.00 | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (CHF 1.82) | CHF 2.60 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 96 Leu (CHF 5.68) | CHF 53 | - 89% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 56% cheaper than in Aarau (Switzerland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 266 Leu (CHF 16) | CHF 53 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Leu (CHF 11) | CHF 31 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 375 Leu (CHF 22) | CHF 113 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 507 Leu (CHF 30) | CHF 98 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 92 Leu (CHF 5.43) | CHF 15 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 37 Leu (CHF 2.17) | CHF 5.67 | - 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Leu (CHF 1.78) | CHF 6.00 | - 70% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,613 Leu (CHF 805) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.68 Leu (CHF 0.10) | CHF 0.33 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,070 Leu (CHF 63) | CHF 79 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (CHF 1.53) | CHF 8 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 569 prices entered by 46 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 67% 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 2,369
(40,073 Leu)
in Chişinău.
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