Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 61% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | - 65% | |||
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| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 65% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 108 Leu ($5.75) | $16 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 64 Leu ($3.43) | $9 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 Leu ($2.20) | $4.06 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu ($0.75) | $0.90 | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 35 Leu ($1.85) | $3.31 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 Leu ($1.41) | $4.06 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Leu ($4.00) | $10 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu ($0.93) | $3.21 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu ($0.59) | $1.93 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu ($0.81) | $6 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 Leu ($6) | $17 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu ($1.35) | $2.40 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu ($0.32) | $2.26 | - 86% | |
| Housing | - 71% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 71% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,883 Leu ($527) | $1,910 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,903 Leu ($315) | $1,256 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,018 Leu ($108) | $190 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,043 Leu ($322) | $1,170 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,337 Leu ($231) | $900 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,312 Leu ($70) | $109 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 142 Leu ($8) | $48 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,662 Leu ($355) | $288 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,118 Leu ($113) | $101 | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 193 Leu ($10) | $11 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 Leu ($4.19) | $30 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 12% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,098 Leu ($59) | $52 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 663 Leu ($35) | $41 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,361 Leu ($73) | $105 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,975 Leu ($105) | $120 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 60% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 291,504 Leu ($15,539) | $24,197 | - 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu ($1.42) | $0.96 | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 198 Leu ($11) | $59 | - 82% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 68 Leu ($3.64) | $20 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 55% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 105 Leu ($5.61) | $7 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 113 Leu ($6) | $26 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 307 Leu ($16) | $88 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 61 Leu ($3.24) | $6 | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61 Leu ($3.28) | $3.36 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84 Leu ($4.46) | $3.75 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu ($1.24) | $3.09 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu ($1.67) | $1.80 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 101 Leu ($5.37) | $22 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 54% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 304 Leu ($16) | $53 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 190 Leu ($10) | $20 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 347 Leu ($19) | $71 | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 554 Leu ($30) | $91 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 109 Leu ($5.81) | $11 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu ($1.80) | $4.44 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Leu ($1.89) | $6 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,104 Leu ($592) | $424 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.42 Leu ($0.08) | $0.39 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 841 Leu ($45) | $54 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 Leu ($2.12) | $8 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 61% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 314 prices entered by 49 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
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