Cost of living in London (United Kingdom) is 296% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova)
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Food | + 107% | |||
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Food in London (United Kingdom) is 107% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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London | Chişinău | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (326 Leu) | 149 Leu | + 118% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (172 Leu) | 122 Leu | + 41% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.19 (94 Leu) | 54 Leu | + 74% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.24 (28 Leu) | 17 Leu | + 60% | |
12 eggs, large | £3.91 (88 Leu) | 36 Leu | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.33 (52 Leu) | 30 Leu | + 78% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £5.19 (117 Leu) | 69 Leu | + 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.10 (47 Leu) | 18 Leu | + 157% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.78 (18 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 29% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.06 (46 Leu) | 21 Leu | + 121% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £10 (227 Leu) | 105 Leu | + 116% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | £2.30 (52 Leu) | 25 Leu | + 104% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.50 (34 Leu) | 7 Leu | + 415% | |
Housing | + 439% | |||
Housing in London (United Kingdom) is 439% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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London | Chişinău | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £3,060 (68,966 Leu) | 13,601 Leu | + 407% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £3,597 (81,059 Leu) | 9,596 Leu | + 745% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £200 (4,500 Leu) | 3,135 Leu | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £2,829 (63,762 Leu) | 8,106 Leu | + 687% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £3,892 (87,703 Leu) | 5,731 Leu | + 1430% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £205 (4,627 Leu) | 2,168 Leu | + 113% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £25 (574 Leu) | 172 Leu | + 233% | |
40” flat screen tv | £414 (9,324 Leu) | 6,323 Leu | + 47% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £116 (2,617 Leu) | 2,522 Leu | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £5.51 (124 Leu) | 254 Leu | - 51% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | £17 (393 Leu) | 109 Leu | + 261% | |
Clothes | + 38% | |||
Clothes in London (United Kingdom) is 38% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £80 (1,808 Leu) | 898 Leu | + 101% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (846 Leu) | 686 Leu | + 23% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £92 (2,070 Leu) | 1,693 Leu | + 22% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £102 (2,296 Leu) | 2,073 Leu | + 11% | |
Transportation | + 533% | |||
Transportation in London (United Kingdom) is 533% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,071 (655,124 Leu) | 384,811 Leu | + 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.44 (32 Leu) | 27 Leu | + 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | £177 (3,990 Leu) | 224 Leu | + 1684% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £19 (437 Leu) | 81 Leu | + 437% | |
Personal Care | + 103% | |||
Personal Care in London (United Kingdom) is 103% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £5.87 (132 Leu) | 88 Leu | + 51% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (217 Leu) | 92 Leu | + 135% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £76 (1,722 Leu) | 332 Leu | + 419% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £7 (152 Leu) | 54 Leu | + 184% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £2.16 (49 Leu) | 65 Leu | - 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £5.53 (125 Leu) | 88 Leu | + 41% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.97 (67 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 189% | |
Tube of toothpaste | £1.76 (40 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £19 (432 Leu) | 90 Leu | + 377% | |
Entertainment | + 160% | |||
Entertainment in London (United Kingdom) is 160% more expensive than in Chişinău (Moldova) | ||||
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London | Chişinău | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £47 (1,064 Leu) | 314 Leu | + 239% | |
2 tickets to the movies | £27 (603 Leu) | 228 Leu | + 164% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £310 (6,977 Leu) | 514 Leu | + 1257% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £76 (1,712 Leu) | 580 Leu | + 195% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £13 (302 Leu) | 91 Leu | + 232% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.79 (86 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 171% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £7 (162 Leu) | 38 Leu | + 329% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £587 (13,225 Leu) | 12,001 Leu | + 10% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.11 (2.46 Leu) | 1.16 Leu | + 112% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | £58 (1,307 Leu) | 742 Leu | + 76% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £15 (347 Leu) | 48 Leu | + 630% | |
TOTAL | + 296% |
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These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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