Cost of living in Bălţi, Moldova vs Georgetown, Guyana
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Bălţi (Moldova) is 57% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 Leu (553 G$) | 1,608 G$ | - 66% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 Leu (538 G$) | 1,259 G$ | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (418 G$) | 521 G$ | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 510 G$ | - | |
12 eggs, large | 23 Leu (272 G$) | 730 G$ | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Leu (239 G$) | 383 G$ | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 1,078 G$ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu (215 G$) | 740 G$ | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Leu (60 G$) | 229 G$ | - 74% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Leu (167 G$) | 333 G$ | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Leu (773 G$) | 3,982 G$ | - 81% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 22 Leu (263 G$) | 400 G$ | - 34% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.40 Leu (65 G$) | 282 G$ | - 77% | |
Housing | - 59% | |||
Housing in Bălţi (Moldova) is 59% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000 Leu (35,866 G$) | 232,431 G$ | - 85% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 113,424 G$ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Leu (23,911 G$) | 20,497 G$ | + 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 Leu (35,866 G$) | 117,257 G$ | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,572 Leu (18,799 G$) | 77,460 G$ | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 13,624 G$ | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133 Leu (1,585 G$) | 10,028 G$ | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,000 Leu (59,777 G$) | 139,876 G$ | - 57% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Leu (11,955 G$) | 25,674 G$ | - 53% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,705 G$ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Leu (598 G$) | 1,621 G$ | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 27% | |||
Clothes in Bălţi (Moldova) is 27% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 600 Leu (7,173 G$) | 8,610 G$ | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 450 Leu (5,380 G$) | 7,398 G$ | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 814 Leu (9,729 G$) | 16,822 G$ | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,034 Leu (12,368 G$) | 15,990 G$ | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Bălţi (Moldova) is 21% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000 Leu (1,434,655 G$) | 3,936,530 G$ | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 Leu (197 G$) | 220 G$ | - 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 8,612 G$ | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 3,664 G$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 7% | |||
Personal Care in Bălţi (Moldova) is 7% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 2,053 G$ | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 2,219 G$ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 3,824 G$ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,216 G$ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 Leu (1,046 G$) | 769 G$ | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 917 G$ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Leu (96 G$) | 484 G$ | - 80% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (359 G$) | 405 G$ | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Leu (717 G$) | 1,127 G$ | - 36% | |
Entertainment | - 26% | |||
Entertainment in Bălţi (Moldova) is 26% cheaper than in Georgetown (Guyana) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 304 Leu (3,640 G$) | 4,896 G$ | - 26% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 2,523 G$ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 5,738 G$ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Leu (1,793 G$) | 13,433 G$ | - 87% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Leu (598 G$) | 1,714 G$ | - 65% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Leu (179 G$) | 919 G$ | - 80% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Leu (267 G$) | 417 G$ | - 36% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 21 G$ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Leu (5,978 G$) | 5,596 G$ | + 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 Leu (288 G$) | 549 G$ | - 48% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |

These prices were last updated on January 25, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 724,000 G$ in Georgetown you would need to make just about 423,827 G$ (35,451 Leu) in Bălţi.
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