Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 43% | |||
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| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 203 Leu (C$16) | C$23 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 Leu (C$9) | C$13 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 Leu (C$4.21) | C$6 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Leu (C$1.36) | C$2.41 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 40 Leu (C$3.12) | C$4.70 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 Leu (C$2.46) | C$3.95 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 69 Leu (C$5.36) | C$11 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (C$1.23) | C$4.85 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Leu (C$1.01) | C$3.95 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Leu (C$1.67) | C$3.50 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 Leu (C$9) | C$20 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu (C$1.98) | C$2.68 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Leu (C$0.64) | C$2.16 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 43% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,408 Leu (C$1,428) | C$2,300 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,596 Leu (C$744) | C$1,599 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,135 Leu (C$243) | C$120 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,106 Leu (C$629) | C$1,347 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,731 Leu (C$444) | C$985 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,168 Leu (C$168) | C$69 | + 145% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 126 Leu (C$10) | C$60 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,323 Leu (C$490) | C$311 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,522 Leu (C$196) | C$140 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 254 Leu (C$20) | C$10 | + 94% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 109 Leu (C$8) | C$26 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 22% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 898 Leu (C$70) | C$70 | - 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 686 Leu (C$53) | C$41 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,693 Leu (C$131) | C$105 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,073 Leu (C$161) | C$120 | + 34% | |
| Transportation | - 38% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 38% 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 | 384,811 Leu (C$29,844) | C$24,609 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24 Leu (C$1.90) | C$1.69 | + 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224 Leu (C$17) | C$60 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 71 Leu (C$5.51) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 34% 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 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 Leu (C$7) | C$22 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 Leu (C$26) | C$77 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54 Leu (C$4.17) | C$6 | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 Leu (C$5.03) | C$4.17 | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 88 Leu (C$7) | C$4.59 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (C$1.80) | C$3.11 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35 Leu (C$2.70) | C$3.02 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90 Leu (C$7) | C$22 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 36% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 361 Leu (C$28) | C$61 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 246 Leu (C$19) | C$27 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 499 Leu (C$39) | C$118 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 601 Leu (C$47) | C$97 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 86 Leu (C$7) | C$12 | - 42% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (C$2.45) | C$4.71 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 37 Leu (C$2.84) | C$7 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,902 Leu (C$1,156) | C$647 | + 79% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.16 Leu (C$0.09) | C$0.24 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 653 Leu (C$51) | C$38 | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 54 Leu (C$4.20) | C$13 | - 67% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 143 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2024.
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