Cost of living in Bălţi, Moldova vs Denver, Colorado, United States
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Food | - 69% | |||
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Food in Bălţi (Moldova) is 69% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 Leu ($2.64) | $16 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 Leu ($2.57) | $8 | - 67% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu ($2.00) | $4.29 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.81 | - | |
12 eggs, large | 23 Leu ($1.30) | $2.86 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Leu ($1.14) | $3.13 | - 63% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $5.90 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu ($1.03) | $3.28 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Leu ($0.29) | $1.79 | - 84% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Leu ($0.80) | $2.30 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Leu ($3.69) | $15 | - 75% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 22 Leu ($1.26) | $1.75 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.40 Leu ($0.31) | $2.15 | - 86% | |
Housing | - 78% | |||
Housing in Bălţi (Moldova) is 78% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000 Leu ($171) | $2,284 | - 93% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,640 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Leu ($114) | $119 | - 4% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 Leu ($171) | $1,597 | - 89% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,572 Leu ($90) | $1,097 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $86 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133 Leu ($8) | $52 | - 85% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,000 Leu ($285) | $302 | - 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Leu ($57) | $149 | - 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $10 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Leu ($2.85) | $34 | - 92% | |
Clothes | - 55% | |||
Clothes in Bălţi (Moldova) is 55% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 600 Leu ($34) | $54 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 450 Leu ($26) | $59 | - 56% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 814 Leu ($46) | $92 | - 50% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,034 Leu ($59) | $200 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Bălţi (Moldova) is 19% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000 Leu ($6,848) | $21,600 | - 68% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 Leu ($0.94) | $0.64 | + 46% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $121 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $17 | - | |
Personal Care | - 15% | |||
Personal Care in Bălţi (Moldova) is 15% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $117 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 Leu ($4.99) | $2.86 | + 75% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.56 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Leu ($0.46) | $3.20 | - 86% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu ($1.71) | $1.78 | - 4% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Leu ($3.42) | $23 | - 85% | |
Entertainment | - 48% | |||
Entertainment in Bălţi (Moldova) is 48% cheaper than in Denver, Colorado (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 304 Leu ($17) | $42 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | $24 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $276 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Leu ($9) | $67 | - 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Leu ($2.85) | $11 | - 75% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Leu ($0.86) | $4.72 | - 82% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Leu ($1.27) | $5.18 | - 75% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $460 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.65 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Leu ($29) | $74 | - 62% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 Leu ($1.37) | $7 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 59% |

These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,800 in Denver, Colorado you would need to make just about $2,765 (48,449 Leu) in Bălţi.
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