Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 53% | |||
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| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 149 Leu (£6) | £13 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 Leu (£5.33) | £6 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 Leu (£2.36) | £3.87 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Leu (£0.76) | £1.20 | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Leu (£1.56) | £3.27 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 Leu (£1.29) | £2.36 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 69 Leu (£3.01) | £5.27 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu (£0.80) | £2.35 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (£0.59) | £1.03 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Leu (£0.91) | £4.84 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 105 Leu (£4.58) | £9 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu (£1.11) | £1.79 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (£0.29) | £1.34 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 18,408 Leu (£802) | £953 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,596 Leu (£418) | £1,073 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,135 Leu (£137) | £297 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,106 Leu (£353) | £702 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,731 Leu (£250) | £544 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,168 Leu (£94) | £125 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172 Leu (£8) | £25 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,323 Leu (£275) | £418 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,522 Leu (£110) | £129 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 254 Leu (£11) | £7 | + 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 109 Leu (£4.74) | £13 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 898 Leu (£39) | £69 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 686 Leu (£30) | £37 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,693 Leu (£74) | £99 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,073 Leu (£90) | £52 | + 73% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 384,811 Leu (£16,756) | £17,412 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 Leu (£1.09) | £1.52 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 224 Leu (£10) | £65 | - 85% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 79 Leu (£3.46) | £19 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88 Leu (£3.82) | £2.31 | + 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 Leu (£4.02) | £4.96 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 Leu (£14) | £94 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54 Leu (£2.34) | £2.68 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 Leu (£2.83) | £1.57 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 88 Leu (£3.85) | £4.18 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (£1.01) | £2.17 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35 Leu (£1.52) | £1.68 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90 Leu (£3.94) | £13 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 314 Leu (£14) | £61 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 228 Leu (£10) | £15 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 514 Leu (£22) | £83 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 580 Leu (£25) | £72 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 94 Leu (£4.09) | £7 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (£1.38) | £3.57 | - 61% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (£1.64) | £4.42 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,902 Leu (£649) | £502 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.16 Leu (£0.05) | £0.09 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 742 Leu (£32) | £50 | - 36% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 53 Leu (£2.31) | £11 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 53% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 113 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 08, 2024.
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