- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Canada
- Chişinău
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chişinău, Moldova compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 63% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Leu (C$4.44) | C$14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 63 Leu (C$4.65) | C$8 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 33 Leu (C$2.43) | C$6 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (C$1.00) | C$2.38 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Leu (C$1.31) | C$4.08 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Leu (C$1.60) | C$2.62 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 58 Leu (C$4.26) | C$10 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10 Leu (C$0.77) | C$3.73 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (C$0.49) | C$2.90 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Leu (C$0.86) | C$2.89 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Leu (C$3.33) | C$16 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 Leu (C$1.73) | C$2.31 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.98 Leu (C$0.44) | C$1.76 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,388 Leu (C$472) | C$1,145 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,500 Leu (C$407) | C$990 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,055 Leu (C$152) | C$117 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,685 Leu (C$272) | C$919 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,809 Leu (C$208) | C$695 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,002 Leu (C$74) | C$64 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 193 Leu (C$14) | C$39 | - 63% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 8,077 Leu (C$597) | C$392 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,282 Leu (C$169) | C$111 | + 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 186 Leu (C$14) | C$10 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 Leu (C$4.32) | C$26 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | + 30% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 30% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 900 Leu (C$67) | C$61 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 639 Leu (C$47) | C$41 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,080 Leu (C$154) | C$95 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,062 Leu (C$153) | C$87 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 270,000 Leu (C$19,967) | C$22,684 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (C$1.32) | C$1.19 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Leu (C$7) | C$47 | - 84% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 61 Leu (C$4.53) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 40% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 97 Leu (C$7) | C$8 | - 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 135 Leu (C$10) | C$20 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 205 Leu (C$15) | C$85 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Leu (C$5.53) | C$7 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67 Leu (C$4.95) | C$3.90 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64 Leu (C$4.70) | C$3.90 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 32 Leu (C$2.37) | C$3.21 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Leu (C$2.88) | C$2.46 | + 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 89 Leu (C$7) | C$19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 74% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 74% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 287 Leu (C$21) | C$43 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Leu (C$12) | C$27 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 297 Leu (C$22) | C$84 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 566 Leu (C$42) | C$93 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 84 Leu (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Leu (C$1.66) | C$5.44 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Leu (C$1.11) | C$5.57 | - 80% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,530 Leu (C$187) | C$141 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 Leu (C$0.09) | C$2.00 | - 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 520 Leu (C$38) | C$34 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Leu (C$1.48) | C$10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 721 prices entered by 68 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2017.
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Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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C$3,750
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,613
(21,815 Leu)
in Chişinău.
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