Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 51% | |||
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| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 51% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 107 Leu (£4.83) | £15 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 64 Leu (£2.90) | £5.39 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 Leu (£1.86) | £2.54 | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (£0.63) | £1.13 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Leu (£1.61) | £2.28 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu (£1.13) | £1.79 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Leu (£3.38) | £2.69 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu (£0.79) | £1.84 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (£0.50) | £0.85 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (£0.69) | £1.60 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 Leu (£5.39) | £7 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu (£1.14) | £1.61 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (£0.28) | £1.12 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 58% 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 | 10,849 Leu (£489) | £1,159 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,903 Leu (£266) | £827 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,158 Leu (£97) | £297 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,010 Leu (£271) | £569 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,337 Leu (£195) | £453 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,312 Leu (£59) | £125 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 142 Leu (£6) | £25 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,662 Leu (£300) | £386 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,118 Leu (£95) | £110 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 193 Leu (£9) | £7 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 108 Leu (£4.88) | £12 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 9% more expensive than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 876 Leu (£39) | £44 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 663 Leu (£30) | £26 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,361 Leu (£61) | £54 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,975 Leu (£89) | £74 | + 21% | |
| Transportation | - 76% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 76% 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 | 291,504 Leu (£13,126) | £24,333 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 Leu (£1.17) | £1.62 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 198 Leu (£9) | £89 | - 90% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 66 Leu (£2.97) | £15 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 22% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 105 Leu (£4.74) | £3.03 | + 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 113 Leu (£5.08) | £4.55 | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 307 Leu (£14) | £62 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 61 Leu (£2.74) | £2.75 | - 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61 Leu (£2.77) | £1.32 | + 110% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84 Leu (£3.77) | £3.71 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (£1.04) | £1.73 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (£1.41) | £1.61 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94 Leu (£4.24) | £13 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 37% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 304 Leu (£14) | £31 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 190 Leu (£9) | £15 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 347 Leu (£16) | £62 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 554 Leu (£25) | £50 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 109 Leu (£4.91) | £8 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (£1.52) | £2.86 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Leu (£1.60) | £3.20 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,104 Leu (£500) | £389 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.42 Leu (£0.06) | £0.09 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 841 Leu (£38) | £32 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44 Leu (£1.98) | £13 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 209 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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