- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- United Kingdom
- Chişinău
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chişinău, Moldova compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Leu (£2.58) | £15 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 77 Leu (£3.30) | £5.50 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (£1.51) | £3.42 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Leu (£0.53) | £0.81 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Leu (£0.76) | £2.15 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu (£1.08) | £1.37 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 76 Leu (£3.27) | £4.65 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (£0.63) | £1.77 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (£0.32) | £0.79 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Leu (£0.50) | £1.64 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Leu (£1.93) | £7 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 Leu (£1.00) | £1.76 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 Leu (£0.37) | £0.76 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 71% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,388 Leu (£274) | £1,307 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,500 Leu (£236) | £1,091 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,757 Leu (£75) | £181 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,685 Leu (£158) | £686 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,809 Leu (£121) | £568 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,097 Leu (£47) | £117 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200 Leu (£9) | £22 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,704 Leu (£331) | £356 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,604 Leu (£112) | £79 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 199 Leu (£9) | £8 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 Leu (£2.57) | £12 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 7% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 900 Leu (£39) | £67 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 639 Leu (£27) | £32 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,280 Leu (£98) | £60 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,084 Leu (£90) | £64 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 72% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 270,000 Leu (£11,600) | £17,989 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (£0.75) | £1.14 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Leu (£4.30) | £60 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 Leu (£2.54) | £18 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 119 Leu (£5.13) | £3.17 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 155 Leu (£7) | £5.88 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (£11) | £61 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 49 Leu (£2.10) | £2.60 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67 Leu (£2.87) | £1.39 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Leu (£2.25) | £3.06 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 Leu (£1.03) | £1.57 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Leu (£1.43) | £1.96 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 84 Leu (£3.59) | £15 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 50% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Leu (£12) | £36 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Leu (£7) | £18 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 388 Leu (£17) | £68 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 590 Leu (£25) | £56 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76 Leu (£3.27) | £7 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Leu (£0.97) | £2.76 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Leu (£0.64) | £4.24 | - 85% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,042 Leu (£560) | £401 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 Leu (£0.05) | £0.04 | + 28% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 520 Leu (£22) | £37 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Leu (£0.86) | £9 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 874 prices entered by 80 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 62% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£4,200
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,575
(36,665 Leu)
in Chişinău.
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