Cost of living in Chandigarh (India) is 32% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova)
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Food | - 31% | |||
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Food in Chandigarh (India) is 31% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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Chandigarh | Chişinău | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ₨295 (63 Leu) | 149 Leu | - 58% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ₨314 (67 Leu) | 122 Leu | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ₨132 (28 Leu) | 54 Leu | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ₨62 (13 Leu) | 17 Leu | - 24% | |
12 eggs, large | ₨91 (19 Leu) | 36 Leu | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ₨39 (8 Leu) | 30 Leu | - 72% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ₨202 (43 Leu) | 69 Leu | - 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ₨149 (32 Leu) | 18 Leu | + 72% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ₨29 (6 Leu) | 14 Leu | - 54% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ₨119 (25 Leu) | 21 Leu | + 20% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ₨1,108 (235 Leu) | 105 Leu | + 124% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | ₨92 (20 Leu) | 25 Leu | - 23% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ₨34 (7 Leu) | 7 Leu | + 10% | |
Housing | - 53% | |||
Housing in Chandigarh (India) is 53% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ₨28,904 (6,140 Leu) | 13,601 Leu | - 55% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ₨21,209 (4,505 Leu) | 9,596 Leu | - 53% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ₨4,793 (1,018 Leu) | 3,135 Leu | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ₨17,780 (3,777 Leu) | 8,106 Leu | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ₨11,343 (2,410 Leu) | 5,731 Leu | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ₨3,698 (785 Leu) | 2,168 Leu | - 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ₨588 (125 Leu) | 172 Leu | - 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | ₨25,092 (5,330 Leu) | 6,323 Leu | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ₨8,789 (1,867 Leu) | 2,522 Leu | - 26% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ₨452 (96 Leu) | 254 Leu | - 62% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ₨293 (62 Leu) | 109 Leu | - 43% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Chandigarh (India) is 36% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ₨2,241 (476 Leu) | 898 Leu | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ₨2,664 (566 Leu) | 686 Leu | - 18% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ₨4,341 (922 Leu) | 1,693 Leu | - 46% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ₨2,731 (580 Leu) | 2,073 Leu | - 72% | |
Transportation | - 16% | |||
Transportation in Chandigarh (India) is 16% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ₨974,519 (207,012 Leu) | 384,811 Leu | - 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ₨90 (19 Leu) | 27 Leu | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ₨1,473 (313 Leu) | 224 Leu | + 40% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ₨221 (47 Leu) | 81 Leu | - 42% | |
Personal Care | - 36% | |||
Personal Care in Chandigarh (India) is 36% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ₨138 (29 Leu) | 88 Leu | - 67% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ₨177 (38 Leu) | 92 Leu | - 59% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ₨941 (200 Leu) | 332 Leu | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ₨268 (57 Leu) | 54 Leu | + 6% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ₨199 (42 Leu) | 65 Leu | - 35% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ₨316 (67 Leu) | 88 Leu | - 24% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ₨121 (26 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 11% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ₨96 (20 Leu) | 35 Leu | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ₨233 (50 Leu) | 90 Leu | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 24% | |||
Entertainment in Chandigarh (India) is 24% cheaper than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ₨1,275 (271 Leu) | 314 Leu | - 14% | |
2 tickets to the movies | ₨501 (106 Leu) | 228 Leu | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ₨1,434 (305 Leu) | 514 Leu | - 41% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ₨2,035 (432 Leu) | 580 Leu | - 25% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ₨1,031 (219 Leu) | 91 Leu | + 141% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ₨284 (60 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 91% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ₨217 (46 Leu) | 38 Leu | + 23% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ₨42,234 (8,972 Leu) | 14,902 Leu | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ₨2.58 (0.55 Leu) | 1.16 Leu | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ₨1,999 (425 Leu) | 742 Leu | - 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ₨311 (66 Leu) | 48 Leu | + 39% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 233 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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