- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- United Kingdom
- Chişinău
- Aberdeen
- Comparison
Cost of living in Chişinău, Moldova compared to Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Leu (£2.55) | £15 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67 Leu (£2.86) | £5.50 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (£1.44) | £3.36 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (£0.54) | £0.80 | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Leu (£0.75) | £2.15 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Leu (£0.92) | £1.42 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62 Leu (£2.63) | £4.91 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Leu (£0.45) | £1.69 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (£0.29) | £0.84 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Leu (£0.50) | £1.64 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Leu (£1.91) | £7 | - 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 26 Leu (£1.09) | £1.80 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.81 Leu (£0.25) | £0.71 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 73% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 73% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,388 Leu (£272) | £1,307 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,500 Leu (£234) | £1,091 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,730 Leu (£74) | £186 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,685 Leu (£157) | £686 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,809 Leu (£120) | £568 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 942 Leu (£40) | £154 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 171 Leu (£7) | £22 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,487 Leu (£318) | £351 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,063 Leu (£88) | £80 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 186 Leu (£8) | £8 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66 Leu (£2.82) | £11 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 10% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 900 Leu (£38) | £67 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 639 Leu (£27) | £32 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,122 Leu (£90) | £60 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,939 Leu (£82) | £64 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 73% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 73% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 270,000 Leu (£11,486) | £17,989 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (£0.75) | £1.14 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Leu (£4.25) | £60 | - 93% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53 Leu (£2.25) | £18 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 44% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 97 Leu (£4.13) | £3.17 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 135 Leu (£5.75) | £5.88 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 216 Leu (£9) | £73 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Leu (£3.18) | £2.55 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67 Leu (£2.85) | £1.49 | + 91% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64 Leu (£2.71) | £3.50 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Leu (£1.27) | £1.63 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Leu (£1.38) | £1.96 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 89 Leu (£3.78) | £14 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 56% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 271 Leu (£12) | £36 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Leu (£7) | £18 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 297 Leu (£13) | £67 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 628 Leu (£27) | £56 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 84 Leu (£3.56) | £7 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Leu (£0.96) | £2.76 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Leu (£0.64) | £3.65 | - 83% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,530 Leu (£108) | £122 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 Leu (£0.05) | £0.04 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 520 Leu (£22) | £37 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Leu (£0.85) | £9 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 66% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,031 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 66% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
£3,700
in Aberdeen
you would need to make just about £1,276
(30,001 Leu)
in Chişinău.
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