Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 48% | |||
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| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 154 Leu (C$11) | C$22 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 96 Leu (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 Leu (C$4.02) | C$5.78 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Leu (C$1.30) | C$1.97 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Leu (C$2.66) | C$4.31 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 Leu (C$2.19) | C$3.89 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 69 Leu (C$5.12) | C$10 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu (C$1.36) | C$4.59 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (C$1.00) | C$3.65 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Leu (C$1.52) | C$3.41 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 129 Leu (C$10) | C$19 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu (C$1.89) | C$2.55 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (C$0.49) | C$2.11 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 14,449 Leu (C$1,071) | C$2,291 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 7,549 Leu (C$559) | C$1,332 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,822 Leu (C$209) | C$124 | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,960 Leu (C$590) | C$1,235 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,429 Leu (C$328) | C$875 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,706 Leu (C$126) | C$68 | + 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Leu (C$9) | C$54 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,323 Leu (C$469) | C$311 | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,522 Leu (C$187) | C$140 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 254 Leu (C$19) | C$10 | + 86% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 109 Leu (C$8) | C$25 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 38% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 971 Leu (C$72) | C$57 | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 821 Leu (C$61) | C$41 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,776 Leu (C$132) | C$105 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,190 Leu (C$162) | C$117 | + 38% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 46% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 304,581 Leu (C$22,572) | C$22,942 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu (C$1.99) | C$1.66 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 193 Leu (C$14) | C$67 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 80 Leu (C$5.95) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88 Leu (C$7) | C$8 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 Leu (C$7) | C$22 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 Leu (C$25) | C$77 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54 Leu (C$3.98) | C$6 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 Leu (C$4.81) | C$4.17 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 88 Leu (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (C$1.72) | C$3.11 | - 45% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35 Leu (C$2.58) | C$2.78 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90 Leu (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 314 Leu (C$23) | C$53 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 203 Leu (C$15) | C$26 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 514 Leu (C$38) | C$135 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 506 Leu (C$37) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 91 Leu (C$7) | C$10 | - 31% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Leu (C$2.86) | C$4.71 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (C$2.79) | C$7 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,001 Leu (C$889) | C$647 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.16 Leu (C$0.09) | C$0.24 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 883 Leu (C$65) | C$37 | + 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 Leu (C$3.42) | C$11 | - 69% | |
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TOTAL | - 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 225 prices entered by 28 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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