- Cost of Living
- Moldova
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- Chişinău
- Abbotsford
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Cost of living in Chişinău, Moldova compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 60% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Leu (C$4.73) | C$15 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 Leu (C$6.00) | C$9 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (C$2.77) | C$5.69 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Leu (C$0.96) | C$2.05 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Leu (C$1.40) | C$4.81 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Leu (C$1.93) | C$2.90 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Leu (C$5.73) | C$10 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (C$1.17) | C$4.00 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Leu (C$0.60) | C$3.34 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Leu (C$0.92) | C$3.36 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Leu (C$3.55) | C$16 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 Leu (C$1.83) | C$2.41 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Leu (C$0.67) | C$2.01 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,388 Leu (C$504) | C$1,651 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,500 Leu (C$434) | C$1,142 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,702 Leu (C$134) | C$102 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,685 Leu (C$291) | C$1,038 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,809 Leu (C$222) | C$779 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 990 Leu (C$78) | C$66 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205 Leu (C$16) | C$39 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,704 Leu (C$608) | C$351 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,604 Leu (C$205) | C$86 | + 138% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 199 Leu (C$16) | C$9 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 Leu (C$4.46) | C$22 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 39% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 900 Leu (C$71) | C$59 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 639 Leu (C$50) | C$40 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,280 Leu (C$180) | C$93 | + 94% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,084 Leu (C$164) | C$92 | + 78% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 58% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 270,000 Leu (C$21,294) | C$22,749 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (C$1.38) | C$1.27 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Leu (C$8) | C$67 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 58 Leu (C$4.56) | C$31 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 38% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 119 Leu (C$9) | C$8 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 155 Leu (C$12) | C$20 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (C$20) | C$96 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 49 Leu (C$3.86) | C$6 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 Leu (C$5.16) | C$3.72 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 53 Leu (C$4.19) | C$2.83 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 Leu (C$1.90) | C$3.09 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Leu (C$2.63) | C$2.46 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 84 Leu (C$7) | C$19 | - 66% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 57% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 308 Leu (C$24) | C$46 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Leu (C$13) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 375 Leu (C$30) | C$101 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 490 Leu (C$39) | C$85 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76 Leu (C$6.00) | C$8 | - 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Leu (C$1.77) | C$5.34 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Leu (C$1.18) | C$5.67 | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,042 Leu (C$1,029) | C$549 | + 87% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 Leu (C$0.09) | C$1.04 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 520 Leu (C$41) | C$35 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Leu (C$1.58) | C$11 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 849 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 54% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$4,900
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$2,252
(28,548 Leu)
in Chişinău.
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