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Cost of living in Chişinău, Moldova compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 5% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Leu (1,195 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 77 Leu (1,528 KZT) | 1,472 KZT | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (699 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Leu (247 KZT) | 318 KZT | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Leu (353 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu (502 KZT) | 492 KZT | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 76 Leu (1,518 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (294 KZT) | 442 KZT | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (147 KZT) | 158 KZT | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Leu (233 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Leu (896 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 Leu (462 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 Leu (173 KZT) | 121 KZT | + 44% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 20% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,388 Leu (127,224 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,500 Leu (109,547 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,757 Leu (34,986 KZT) | 23,866 KZT | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,685 Leu (73,386 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,809 Leu (55,956 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,097 Leu (21,855 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 200 Leu (3,983 KZT) | 5,185 KZT | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,704 Leu (153,453 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,604 Leu (51,870 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 199 Leu (3,966 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 67% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60 Leu (1,189 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 7% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 900 Leu (17,926 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 639 Leu (12,734 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,280 Leu (45,422 KZT) | 26,149 KZT | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,084 Leu (41,511 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 3% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 270,000 Leu (5,377,758 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (349 KZT) | 154 KZT | + 127% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Leu (1,992 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 67% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 Leu (1,179 KZT) | 1,692 KZT | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 26% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 119 Leu (2,380 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 155 Leu (3,094 KZT) | 1,861 KZT | + 66% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (4,979 KZT) | 4,835 KZT | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 49 Leu (976 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67 Leu (1,331 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 101% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Leu (1,044 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 Leu (479 KZT) | 421 KZT | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Leu (665 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 84 Leu (1,665 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 10% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 288 Leu (5,730 KZT) | 8,418 KZT | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Leu (3,187 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 388 Leu (7,730 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 590 Leu (11,744 KZT) | 15,349 KZT | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76 Leu (1,514 KZT) | 1,845 KZT | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Leu (448 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Leu (299 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 0% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,042 Leu (259,762 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 Leu (24 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 520 Leu (10,365 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Leu (398 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 59% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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