Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 5% more expensive than in Iasi (Romania)
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Food | - 11% | |||
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Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 11% cheaper than in Iasi (Romania) | ||||
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Chişinău | Iasi | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 149 Leu (39 lei) | 53 lei | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 Leu (32 lei) | 25 lei | + 28% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 Leu (14 lei) | 15 lei | - 8% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Leu (4.54 lei) | 5.01 lei | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | 36 Leu (9 lei) | 15 lei | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 Leu (8 lei) | 6 lei | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 69 Leu (18 lei) | 16 lei | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu (4.77 lei) | 4.88 lei | - 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (3.51 lei) | 3.78 lei | - 7% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Leu (5.44 lei) | 4.76 lei | + 14% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 105 Leu (27 lei) | 27 lei | + 2% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu (7 lei) | 7 lei | - 8% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (1.70 lei) | 2.88 lei | - 41% | |
Housing | + 55% | |||
Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 55% more expensive than in Iasi (Romania) | ||||
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Chişinău | Iasi | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,601 Leu (3,528 lei) | 2,361 lei | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,596 Leu (2,489 lei) | 1,610 lei | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,135 Leu (813 lei) | 376 lei | + 116% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,106 Leu (2,102 lei) | 1,540 lei | + 37% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,731 Leu (1,486 lei) | 1,055 lei | + 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,168 Leu (562 lei) | 255 lei | + 121% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172 Leu (45 lei) | 31 lei | + 46% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,323 Leu (1,640 lei) | 1,275 lei | + 29% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,522 Leu (654 lei) | 362 lei | + 81% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 254 Leu (66 lei) | 43 lei | + 54% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 109 Leu (28 lei) | 23 lei | + 21% | |
Clothes | + 15% | |||
Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 15% more expensive than in Iasi (Romania) | ||||
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Chişinău | Iasi | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 898 Leu (233 lei) | 271 lei | - 14% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 686 Leu (178 lei) | 146 lei | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,693 Leu (439 lei) | 318 lei | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,073 Leu (538 lei) | 401 lei | + 34% | |
Transportation | - 12% | |||
Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 12% cheaper than in Iasi (Romania) | ||||
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Chişinău | Iasi | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 384,811 Leu (99,805 lei) | 79,600 lei | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu (7 lei) | 7 lei | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 224 Leu (58 lei) | 95 lei | - 39% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 81 Leu (21 lei) | 25 lei | - 17% | |
Personal Care | - 10% | |||
Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 10% cheaper than in Iasi (Romania) | ||||
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Chişinău | Iasi | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88 Leu (23 lei) | 40 lei | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 Leu (24 lei) | 23 lei | + 2% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 Leu (86 lei) | 120 lei | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54 Leu (14 lei) | 21 lei | - 33% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 Leu (17 lei) | 15 lei | + 14% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 88 Leu (23 lei) | 19 lei | + 21% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (6 lei) | 6 lei | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 35 Leu (9 lei) | 11 lei | - 20% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90 Leu (23 lei) | 37 lei | - 36% | |
Entertainment | + 8% | |||
Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 8% more expensive than in Iasi (Romania) | ||||
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Chişinău | Iasi | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 314 Leu (81 lei) | 79 lei | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 228 Leu (59 lei) | 47 lei | + 27% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 514 Leu (133 lei) | 162 lei | - 18% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 580 Leu (150 lei) | 127 lei | + 18% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 91 Leu (24 lei) | 21 lei | + 14% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (8 lei) | 10 lei | - 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (10 lei) | 10 lei | - 6% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 14,902 Leu (3,865 lei) | 2,502 lei | + 54% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.16 Leu (0.30 lei) | 0.45 lei | - 34% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 742 Leu (193 lei) | 177 lei | + 9% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 48 Leu (12 lei) | 23 lei | - 47% | |
TOTAL | + 5% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 351 prices entered by 30 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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