Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela, Spain vs Bălţi, Moldova
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Food | + 169% | |||
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Food in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 169% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (264 Leu) | 46 Leu | + 471% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (149 Leu) | 45 Leu | + 230% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.27 (71 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 103% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.78 (17 Leu) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | €2.77 (60 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 164% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.70 (37 Leu) | 20 Leu | + 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.56 (99 Leu) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.34 (29 Leu) | 18 Leu | + 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.09 (24 Leu) | 5.00 Leu | + 374% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.11 (24 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 72% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (170 Leu) | 65 Leu | + 163% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.64 (35 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 61% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (17 Leu) | 5.40 Leu | + 223% | |
Housing | + 154% | |||
Housing in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 154% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €786 (17,059 Leu) | 3,000 Leu | + 469% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €491 (10,667 Leu) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €110 (2,391 Leu) | 2,000 Leu | + 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €509 (11,041 Leu) | 3,000 Leu | + 268% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €335 (7,270 Leu) | 1,572 Leu | + 362% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €110 (2,397 Leu) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €39 (837 Leu) | 133 Leu | + 531% | |
40” flat screen tv | €463 (10,046 Leu) | 5,000 Leu | + 101% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €69 (1,506 Leu) | 1,000 Leu | + 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (147 Leu) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (211 Leu) | 50 Leu | + 321% | |
Clothes | + 104% | |||
Clothes in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 104% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €86 (1,871 Leu) | 600 Leu | + 212% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €34 (729 Leu) | 450 Leu | + 62% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €85 (1,841 Leu) | 814 Leu | + 126% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €90 (1,958 Leu) | 1,034 Leu | + 89% | |
Transportation | + 55% | |||
Transportation in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 55% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €20,318 (441,068 Leu) | 120,000 Leu | + 268% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.35 (29 Leu) | 16 Leu | + 77% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €34 (727 Leu) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €13 (273 Leu) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 4% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.08 (110 Leu) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (131 Leu) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €54 (1,176 Leu) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (73 Leu) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.63 (57 Leu) | 88 Leu | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.51 (76 Leu) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.37 (30 Leu) | 8 Leu | + 270% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.47 (32 Leu) | 30 Leu | + 7% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (236 Leu) | 60 Leu | + 293% | |
Entertainment | + 55% | |||
Entertainment in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 55% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €24 (514 Leu) | 304 Leu | + 69% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €13 (293 Leu) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €34 (746 Leu) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €39 (841 Leu) | 150 Leu | + 460% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (137 Leu) | 50 Leu | + 173% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.69 (37 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 145% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.37 (95 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 325% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €463 (10,053 Leu) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (3.62 Leu) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €39 (846 Leu) | 500 Leu | + 69% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €4.82 (105 Leu) | 24 Leu | + 335% | |
TOTAL | + 94% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2021.
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Cost of living in Santiago de Compostela (Spain) is 94% more expensive than in Bălţi (Moldova)
For example, you would need at least 17,438 Leu (€803) in Santiago de Compostela to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 9,000 Leu in Bălţi.
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