- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Canada
- Chişinău
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chişinău, Moldova compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Leu (C$4.21) | C$14 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67 Leu (C$4.72) | C$8 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (C$2.38) | C$5.67 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (C$0.92) | C$2.40 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Leu (C$1.24) | C$4.13 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Leu (C$1.69) | C$2.54 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 Leu (C$4.11) | C$9 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Leu (C$0.80) | C$3.55 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (C$0.50) | C$3.02 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Leu (C$0.82) | C$2.26 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Leu (C$3.16) | C$15 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 26 Leu (C$1.85) | C$2.18 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (C$0.47) | C$1.87 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,388 Leu (C$448) | C$1,186 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,500 Leu (C$386) | C$982 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,573 Leu (C$110) | C$104 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,685 Leu (C$259) | C$919 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,809 Leu (C$197) | C$695 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 941 Leu (C$66) | C$64 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 171 Leu (C$12) | C$39 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,487 Leu (C$525) | C$393 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,063 Leu (C$145) | C$111 | + 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 186 Leu (C$13) | C$10 | + 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65 Leu (C$4.59) | C$25 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 900 Leu (C$63) | C$61 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 639 Leu (C$45) | C$41 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,122 Leu (C$149) | C$95 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,939 Leu (C$136) | C$87 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 47% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 270,000 Leu (C$18,947) | C$23,851 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (C$1.23) | C$1.19 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Leu (C$7) | C$47 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53 Leu (C$3.72) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 119 Leu (C$8) | C$7 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 137 Leu (C$10) | C$20 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 216 Leu (C$15) | C$85 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 56 Leu (C$3.95) | C$6 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62 Leu (C$4.38) | C$2.88 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64 Leu (C$4.47) | C$3.82 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Leu (C$2.10) | C$3.16 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Leu (C$2.29) | C$2.53 | - 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 89 Leu (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 63% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 271 Leu (C$19) | C$45 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Leu (C$11) | C$26 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 297 Leu (C$21) | C$84 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 628 Leu (C$44) | C$89 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 87 Leu (C$6) | C$9 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Leu (C$1.58) | C$5.72 | - 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Leu (C$1.05) | C$5.43 | - 81% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 13,802 Leu (C$969) | C$850 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 Leu (C$0.08) | C$1.04 | - 92% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 520 Leu (C$37) | C$34 | + 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Leu (C$1.40) | C$10 | - 86% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
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These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$3,600
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,619
(23,067 Leu)
in Chişinău.
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