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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 (1,213 KZT) | 1,937 KZT | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 76 Leu (1,538 KZT) | 1,511 KZT | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (710 KZT) | 737 KZT | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Leu (247 KZT) | 326 KZT | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 18 Leu (358 KZT) | 294 KZT | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Leu (480 KZT) | 492 KZT | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 Leu (1,464 KZT) | 1,663 KZT | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (328 KZT) | 444 KZT | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Leu (160 KZT) | 162 KZT | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Leu (236 KZT) | 166 KZT | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45 Leu (910 KZT) | 1,500 KZT | - 39% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 Leu (469 KZT) | 337 KZT | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 Leu (174 KZT) | 116 KZT | + 51% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 18% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,388 Leu (129,140 KZT) | 169,750 KZT | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 5,500 Leu (111,197 KZT) | 134,603 KZT | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,702 Leu (34,417 KZT) | 22,793 KZT | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,685 Leu (74,492 KZT) | 122,435 KZT | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,809 Leu (56,799 KZT) | 84,065 KZT | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 990 Leu (20,015 KZT) | 15,597 KZT | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 218 Leu (4,416 KZT) | 5,056 KZT | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,704 Leu (155,764 KZT) | 142,776 KZT | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,604 Leu (52,652 KZT) | 36,675 KZT | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 199 Leu (4,025 KZT) | 2,370 KZT | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57 Leu (1,153 KZT) | 3,483 KZT | - 67% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 8% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 900 Leu (18,196 KZT) | 13,333 KZT | + 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 639 Leu (12,926 KZT) | 15,061 KZT | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 2,280 Leu (46,106 KZT) | 28,121 KZT | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,084 Leu (42,136 KZT) | 29,108 KZT | + 45% | |
| 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 (5,458,748 KZT) | 3,600,000 KZT | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (355 KZT) | 158 KZT | + 125% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 100 Leu (2,022 KZT) | 6,000 KZT | - 66% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 59 Leu (1,194 KZT) | 1,618 KZT | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 27% more expensive than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 119 Leu (2,416 KZT) | 2,289 KZT | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 155 Leu (3,140 KZT) | 2,335 KZT | + 34% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (5,054 KZT) | 5,000 KZT | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 49 Leu (990 KZT) | 827 KZT | + 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 Leu (1,322 KZT) | 661 KZT | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 53 Leu (1,074 KZT) | 839 KZT | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 24 Leu (486 KZT) | 411 KZT | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 33 Leu (675 KZT) | 423 KZT | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94 Leu (1,895 KZT) | 3,278 KZT | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 11% cheaper than in Almaty (Kazakhstan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 308 Leu (6,229 KZT) | 9,042 KZT | - 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 160 Leu (3,235 KZT) | 2,700 KZT | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 375 Leu (7,586 KZT) | 11,167 KZT | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 490 Leu (9,916 KZT) | 15,124 KZT | - 34% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 76 Leu (1,537 KZT) | 1,789 KZT | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22 Leu (455 KZT) | 577 KZT | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Leu (303 KZT) | 300 KZT | + 1% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,042 Leu (263,674 KZT) | 208,595 KZT | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.19 Leu (24 KZT) | 14 KZT | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 520 Leu (10,521 KZT) | 14,905 KZT | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 20 Leu (404 KZT) | 250 KZT | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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