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Cost of living in Chişinău, Moldova compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 10% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Leu (1,167 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67 Leu (1,309 KZT) | 1,379 KZT | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (658 KZT) | 759 KZT | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (250 KZT) | 307 KZT | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Leu (345 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Leu (469 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59 Leu (1,140 KZT) | 1,495 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Leu (221 KZT) | 413 KZT | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (136 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Leu (227 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Leu (875 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 26 Leu (502 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (130 KZT) | 101 KZT | + 28% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 24% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,388 Leu (124,191 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,500 Leu (106,936 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,573 Leu (30,582 KZT) | 21,978 KZT | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,685 Leu (71,637 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,809 Leu (54,622 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 941 Leu (18,292 KZT) | 15,371 KZT | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 171 Leu (3,319 KZT) | 4,832 KZT | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,487 Leu (145,564 KZT) | 142,802 KZT | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,063 Leu (40,107 KZT) | 34,418 KZT | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 186 Leu (3,612 KZT) | 2,250 KZT | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 65 Leu (1,272 KZT) | 3,042 KZT | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 5% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 900 Leu (17,499 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 639 Leu (12,430 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,122 Leu (41,262 KZT) | 22,194 KZT | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,939 Leu (37,695 KZT) | 31,231 KZT | + 21% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 2% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 270,000 Leu (5,249,581 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (342 KZT) | 136 KZT | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Leu (1,944 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 68% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53 Leu (1,031 KZT) | 1,538 KZT | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 28% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 119 Leu (2,312 KZT) | 2,067 KZT | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 137 Leu (2,654 KZT) | 1,727 KZT | + 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 216 Leu (4,190 KZT) | 4,666 KZT | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 56 Leu (1,094 KZT) | 789 KZT | + 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 62 Leu (1,214 KZT) | 706 KZT | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64 Leu (1,240 KZT) | 785 KZT | + 58% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Leu (582 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Leu (634 KZT) | 456 KZT | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 89 Leu (1,729 KZT) | 3,058 KZT | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 8% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 271 Leu (5,260 KZT) | 7,315 KZT | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Leu (3,111 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 297 Leu (5,779 KZT) | 10,830 KZT | - 47% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 628 Leu (12,218 KZT) | 14,824 KZT | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 87 Leu (1,700 KZT) | 1,781 KZT | - 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Leu (437 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Leu (292 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 3% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | 13,000 Leu (252,765 KZT) | 209,962 KZT | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 Leu (23 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 71% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 520 Leu (10,117 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Leu (389 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 56% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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