Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 50% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan)
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Food | - 47% | |||
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Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 47% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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Chişinău | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 81 Leu (¥573) | ¥1,000 | - 43% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 67 Leu (¥474) | ¥700 | - 32% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Leu (¥294) | ¥450 | - 35% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Leu (¥107) | ¥250 | - 57% | |
12 eggs, large | 31 Leu (¥216) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Leu (¥173) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 66 Leu (¥465) | ¥2,000 | - 77% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Leu (¥120) | ¥800 | - 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Leu (¥88) | ¥321 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Leu (¥113) | ¥250 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 126 Leu (¥891) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (¥169) | ¥225 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (¥45) | ¥200 | - 77% | |
Housing | - 41% | |||
Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 41% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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Chişinău | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,170 Leu (¥64,866) | ¥110,000 | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,707 Leu (¥47,446) | ¥68,571 | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,630 Leu (¥11,531) | ¥60,000 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,207 Leu (¥43,905) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,858 Leu (¥27,288) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,312 Leu (¥9,279) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 131 Leu (¥926) | ¥5,400 | - 83% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,662 Leu (¥47,124) | ¥99,999 | - 53% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,118 Leu (¥14,980) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 229 Leu (¥1,621) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 Leu (¥555) | - | - | |
Clothes | - 37% | |||
Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 37% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,098 Leu (¥7,765) | ¥8,900 | - 13% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 774 Leu (¥5,474) | ¥8,000 | - 32% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,546 Leu (¥10,937) | ¥5,900 | + 85% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,217 Leu (¥15,685) | ¥53,950 | - 71% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 67% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 291,504 Leu (¥2,062,082) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 Leu (¥186) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 179 Leu (¥1,265) | ¥16,000 | - 92% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 67 Leu (¥471) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 4% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 105 Leu (¥745) | ¥900 | - 17% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 113 Leu (¥798) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 316 Leu (¥2,232) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 61 Leu (¥430) | ¥899 | - 52% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61 Leu (¥435) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 Leu (¥604) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (¥164) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (¥208) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 101 Leu (¥712) | - | - | |
Entertainment | - 41% | |||
Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 41% cheaper than in Hachiōji (Japan) | ||||
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Chişinău | Hachiōji | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 284 Leu (¥2,007) | ¥3,000 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 190 Leu (¥1,342) | ¥4,000 | - 66% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 350 Leu (¥2,473) | ¥65,000 | - 96% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 555 Leu (¥3,929) | ¥8,000 | - 51% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 89 Leu (¥632) | ¥900 | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (¥243) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 33 Leu (¥231) | ¥600 | - 62% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,104 Leu (¥78,548) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.42 Leu (¥10) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 729 Leu (¥5,159) | ¥8,000 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 41 Leu (¥293) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | - 50% |

These prices were last updated on August 19, 2022.
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