Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 46% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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Chişinău | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 157 Leu (£7) | £13 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 135 Leu (£5.88) | £6 | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 Leu (£2.20) | £3.87 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 19 Leu (£0.82) | £1.20 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 48 Leu (£2.08) | £3.27 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 32 Leu (£1.40) | £1.99 | - 29% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 69 Leu (£3.02) | £5.27 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (£0.69) | £2.27 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Leu (£0.57) | £1.03 | - 44% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Leu (£0.94) | £2.83 | - 67% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 114 Leu (£4.99) | £9 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Leu (£1.31) | £1.79 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (£0.29) | £1.34 | - 79% | |
Housing | - 49% | |||
Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 49% 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 | 15,883 Leu (£693) | £953 | - 27% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 8,485 Leu (£370) | £1,073 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,949 Leu (£129) | £297 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,106 Leu (£354) | £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 | 1,908 Leu (£83) | £125 | - 33% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 126 Leu (£5.49) | £25 | - 78% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,323 Leu (£276) | £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 | + 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 109 Leu (£4.75) | £13 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 24% | |||
Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 24% 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 | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 68% 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 (£16,796) | £17,412 | - 4% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24 Leu (£1.06) | £1.52 | - 30% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 199 Leu (£9) | £67 | - 87% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 70 Leu (£3.05) | £18 | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 41% | |||
Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 41% 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 (£3.83) | £2.31 | + 66% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 Leu (£4.03) | £5.75 | - 30% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 Leu (£14) | £94 | - 85% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54 Leu (£2.35) | £2.46 | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 Leu (£2.83) | £1.57 | + 81% | |
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 | - 9% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90 Leu (£3.95) | £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 | 361 Leu (£16) | £61 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 246 Leu (£11) | £13 | - 20% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 499 Leu (£22) | £83 | - 74% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 601 Leu (£26) | £72 | - 64% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 86 Leu (£3.78) | £7 | - 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (£1.38) | £3.57 | - 61% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (£1.65) | £4.42 | - 63% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,902 Leu (£650) | £502 | + 30% | |
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 | 653 Leu (£28) | £50 | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 53 Leu (£2.31) | £11 | - 80% | |
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TOTAL | - 54% |

These prices were last updated on July 14, 2025.
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