Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 56% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 64% | |||
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| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 64% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 81 Leu (C$5.43) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 67 Leu (C$4.49) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Leu (C$2.57) | C$5.78 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (C$0.94) | C$1.98 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 Leu (C$1.95) | C$4.18 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Leu (C$1.64) | C$3.17 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 66 Leu (C$4.40) | C$10 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Leu (C$1.13) | C$4.24 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Leu (C$0.83) | C$3.76 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Leu (C$1.07) | C$3.41 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128 Leu (C$9) | C$19 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (C$1.60) | C$2.48 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (C$0.48) | C$1.93 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 66% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,930 Leu (C$598) | C$2,136 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,611 Leu (C$443) | C$1,241 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,557 Leu (C$104) | C$124 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,051 Leu (C$405) | C$1,120 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,712 Leu (C$249) | C$805 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,119 Leu (C$75) | C$66 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 131 Leu (C$9) | C$54 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,662 Leu (C$446) | C$311 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,118 Leu (C$142) | C$97 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 229 Leu (C$15) | C$10 | + 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 Leu (C$5.26) | C$25 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 25% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,098 Leu (C$74) | C$60 | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 774 Leu (C$52) | C$39 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,546 Leu (C$104) | C$98 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,217 Leu (C$149) | C$117 | + 27% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 291,504 Leu (C$19,528) | C$22,942 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Leu (C$1.35) | C$1.40 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 179 Leu (C$12) | C$67 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 62 Leu (C$4.13) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 104 Leu (C$7) | C$8 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 113 Leu (C$8) | C$22 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 316 Leu (C$21) | C$77 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 61 Leu (C$4.08) | C$6 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61 Leu (C$4.12) | C$3.85 | + 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Leu (C$4.36) | C$4.33 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (C$1.55) | C$3.16 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (C$2.01) | C$2.46 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 101 Leu (C$7) | C$20 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 55% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 284 Leu (C$19) | C$51 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 189 Leu (C$13) | C$27 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 350 Leu (C$23) | C$135 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 555 Leu (C$37) | C$96 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 89 Leu (C$5.99) | C$10 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (C$2.30) | C$5.42 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 Leu (C$2.18) | C$7 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,155 Leu (C$814) | C$647 | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.42 Leu (C$0.10) | C$0.83 | - 89% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 729 Leu (C$49) | C$37 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 41 Leu (C$2.77) | C$11 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 56% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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