Cost of living in Munich, Germany vs Bălţi, Moldova
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| Food | + 206% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Munich (Germany) is 206% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (240 Leu) | 46 Leu | + 419% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (170 Leu) | 45 Leu | + 279% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.52 (96 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 175% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.08 (23 Leu) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.79 (59 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.93 (62 Leu) | 20 Leu | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.50 (117 Leu) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.58 (55 Leu) | 18 Leu | + 205% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.58 (34 Leu) | 5.00 Leu | + 571% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.95 (20 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (172 Leu) | 65 Leu | + 167% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.71 (36 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.34 (28 Leu) | 5.40 Leu | + 428% | |
| Housing | + 350% | |||
| Housing in Munich (Germany) is 350% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €2,197 (46,780 Leu) | 3,000 Leu | + 1459% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,773 (37,741 Leu) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €207 (4,401 Leu) | 2,000 Leu | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,286 (27,367 Leu) | 3,000 Leu | + 812% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,007 (21,432 Leu) | 1,572 Leu | + 1263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €125 (2,661 Leu) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €28 (587 Leu) | 133 Leu | + 343% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €401 (8,533 Leu) | 5,000 Leu | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €68 (1,450 Leu) | 1,000 Leu | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €4.55 (97 Leu) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €16 (332 Leu) | 50 Leu | + 564% | |
| Clothes | + 126% | |||
| Clothes in Munich (Germany) is 126% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €81 (1,723 Leu) | 600 Leu | + 187% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €42 (893 Leu) | 450 Leu | + 98% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (1,840 Leu) | 814 Leu | + 126% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €122 (2,600 Leu) | 1,034 Leu | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Munich (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €21,769 (463,406 Leu) | 120,000 Leu | + 286% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (27 Leu) | 16 Leu | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €61 (1,296 Leu) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (403 Leu) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Munich (Germany) is about the same as in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (143 Leu) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €16 (348 Leu) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €53 (1,134 Leu) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.32 (92 Leu) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.91 (41 Leu) | 88 Leu | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.60 (55 Leu) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.20 (26 Leu) | 8 Leu | + 220% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.08 (23 Leu) | 30 Leu | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (546 Leu) | 60 Leu | + 810% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Munich (Germany) is 106% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (792 Leu) | 304 Leu | + 160% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (469 Leu) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €153 (3,255 Leu) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (1,496 Leu) | 150 Leu | + 898% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (217 Leu) | 50 Leu | + 334% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.69 (78 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 423% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.10 (87 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 291% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €517 (11,008 Leu) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (3.18 Leu) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €66 (1,403 Leu) | 500 Leu | + 181% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €7 (143 Leu) | 24 Leu | + 494% | |
| TOTAL | + 154% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 225 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Munich (Germany) is 154% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova)
For example, you would need at least 22,816 Leu (€1,072) in Munich to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,000 Leu in Bălţi.
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