- Cost of Living
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- Almaty
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Cost of living in Chişinău, Moldova compared to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 16% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 60 Leu (1,087 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 67 Leu (1,220 KZT) | 1,345 KZT | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (613 KZT) | 677 KZT | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (232 KZT) | 270 KZT | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Leu (321 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Leu (391 KZT) | 526 KZT | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 62 Leu (1,122 KZT) | 1,334 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11 Leu (191 KZT) | 392 KZT | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (122 KZT) | 120 KZT | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Leu (212 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Leu (816 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 26 Leu (466 KZT) | 296 KZT | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.81 Leu (105 KZT) | 88 KZT | + 19% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 26% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,388 Leu (115,768 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,500 Leu (99,683 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,730 Leu (31,352 KZT) | 19,381 KZT | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,685 Leu (66,778 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,809 Leu (50,918 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 942 Leu (17,071 KZT) | 16,210 KZT | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 171 Leu (3,094 KZT) | 5,124 KZT | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,487 Leu (135,691 KZT) | 123,925 KZT | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,063 Leu (37,387 KZT) | 28,151 KZT | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 186 Leu (3,367 KZT) | 1,647 KZT | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66 Leu (1,200 KZT) | 2,620 KZT | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 3% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 900 Leu (16,312 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 639 Leu (11,587 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,122 Leu (38,464 KZT) | 26,009 KZT | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,939 Leu (35,138 KZT) | 29,264 KZT | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 5% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 270,000 Leu (4,893,525 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (319 KZT) | 130 KZT | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Leu (1,812 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 53 Leu (961 KZT) | 1,541 KZT | - 38% | |
| 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) | 97 Leu (1,760 KZT) | 2,085 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 135 Leu (2,448 KZT) | 1,512 KZT | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 216 Leu (3,906 KZT) | 4,311 KZT | - 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 75 Leu (1,355 KZT) | 682 KZT | + 99% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 67 Leu (1,213 KZT) | 659 KZT | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 64 Leu (1,156 KZT) | 715 KZT | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Leu (543 KZT) | 415 KZT | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Leu (590 KZT) | 422 KZT | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 89 Leu (1,612 KZT) | 3,074 KZT | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 17% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 271 Leu (4,903 KZT) | 6,233 KZT | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Leu (2,900 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 297 Leu (5,387 KZT) | 8,878 KZT | - 39% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 628 Leu (11,389 KZT) | 13,623 KZT | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 84 Leu (1,518 KZT) | 1,681 KZT | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Leu (408 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Leu (272 KZT) | 300 KZT | - 9% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 2,530 Leu (45,848 KZT) | 59,114 KZT | - 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 Leu (22 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 520 Leu (9,431 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Leu (362 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 27, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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KZT
/
MDL
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535,000 KZT
in Almaty
you would need to make just about 464,802 KZT
(25,645 Leu)
in Chişinău.
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