Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 59% | |||
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| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 59% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 81 Leu (£3.38) | £13 | - 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 67 Leu (£2.79) | £5.57 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 38 Leu (£1.60) | £3.29 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (£0.59) | £0.87 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 29 Leu (£1.21) | £2.43 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Leu (£1.02) | £1.91 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 66 Leu (£2.74) | £3.58 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Leu (£0.71) | £1.69 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Leu (£0.52) | £1.13 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Leu (£0.67) | £2.17 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128 Leu (£5.32) | £7 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (£1.00) | £1.64 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (£0.30) | £1.04 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 65% 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 | 8,930 Leu (£373) | £1,117 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,611 Leu (£276) | £868 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,557 Leu (£65) | £170 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,051 Leu (£252) | £661 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,712 Leu (£155) | £621 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,119 Leu (£47) | £125 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 131 Leu (£5.46) | £21 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,662 Leu (£278) | £386 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,118 Leu (£88) | £110 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 229 Leu (£10) | £7 | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 Leu (£3.28) | £12 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is about the same as in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,098 Leu (£46) | £63 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 774 Leu (£32) | £30 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,546 Leu (£64) | £72 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,217 Leu (£92) | £68 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 72% 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 (£12,160) | £17,932 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 20 Leu (£0.84) | £1.25 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 179 Leu (£7) | £65 | - 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 62 Leu (£2.57) | £11 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 31% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 104 Leu (£4.33) | £3.03 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 113 Leu (£4.71) | £4.55 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 316 Leu (£13) | £62 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 61 Leu (£2.54) | £2.75 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61 Leu (£2.56) | £1.32 | + 95% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 65 Leu (£2.71) | £3.71 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (£0.97) | £1.73 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (£1.25) | £1.61 | - 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 101 Leu (£4.20) | £13 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 284 Leu (£12) | £31 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 189 Leu (£8) | £18 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 350 Leu (£15) | £62 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 555 Leu (£23) | £60 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 89 Leu (£3.73) | £8 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (£1.43) | £2.75 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 Leu (£1.36) | £3.83 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,155 Leu (£507) | £389 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.42 Leu (£0.06) | £0.10 | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 729 Leu (£30) | £37 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 41 Leu (£1.73) | £9 | - 81% | |
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TOTAL | - 59% | ||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
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