Cost of living in Bălţi, Moldova vs Kerman, Iran
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| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bălţi (Moldova) is 26% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 Leu (﷼ 111,127) | ﷼ 110,233 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 Leu (﷼ 108,124) | ﷼ 250,000 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (﷼ 84,096) | ﷼ 184,615 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | ﷼ 20,000 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23 Leu (﷼ 54,584) | ﷼ 55,631 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Leu (﷼ 48,055) | ﷼ 33,385 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ﷼ 80,000 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu (﷼ 43,249) | ﷼ 40,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Leu (﷼ 12,014) | ﷼ 25,000 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Leu (﷼ 33,638) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Leu (﷼ 155,350) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 22 Leu (﷼ 52,860) | ﷼ 68,506 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.40 Leu (﷼ 12,967) | ﷼ 20,000 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Bălţi (Moldova) is 20% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000 Leu (﷼ 7,208,238) | ﷼ 8,000,000 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ﷼ 4,250,000 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Leu (﷼ 4,805,492) | ﷼ 4,000,000 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 Leu (﷼ 7,208,238) | ﷼ 5,000,000 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,572 Leu (﷼ 3,778,102) | ﷼ 3,500,000 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ﷼ 4,000,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133 Leu (﷼ 318,570) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,000 Leu (﷼ 12,013,730) | ﷼ 30,000,000 | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Leu (﷼ 2,402,746) | ﷼ 10,000,000 | - 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ﷼ 50,000 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Leu (﷼ 120,137) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Bălţi (Moldova) is 67% more expensive than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 600 Leu (﷼ 1,441,648) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 450 Leu (﷼ 1,081,236) | ﷼ 500,000 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 814 Leu (﷼ 1,955,338) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,034 Leu (﷼ 2,485,593) | ﷼ 3,000,000 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Bălţi (Moldova) is 16% cheaper than in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000 Leu (﷼ 288,329,519) | ﷼ 1,000,000,000 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 Leu (﷼ 39,562) | ﷼ 13,763 | + 187% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ﷼ 200,000 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Bălţi (Moldova) is about the same as in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 100,000 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ﷼ 100,000 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ﷼ 250,000 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ﷼ 100,000 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 Leu (﷼ 210,240) | ﷼ 125,000 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ﷼ 100,000 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Leu (﷼ 19,222) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (﷼ 72,082) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Leu (﷼ 144,165) | ﷼ 100,000 | + 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Bălţi (Moldova) is about the same as in Kerman (Iran) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 304 Leu (﷼ 731,595) | ﷼ 400,000 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ﷼ 300,000 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ﷼ 500,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Leu (﷼ 360,412) | ﷼ 1,000,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Leu (﷼ 120,137) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Leu (﷼ 36,041) | ﷼ 50,698 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Leu (﷼ 53,648) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ﷼ 20,000,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Leu (﷼ 1,201,373) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 Leu (﷼ 57,832) | ﷼ 100,000 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2020.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require ﷼ 23,700,000 in Kerman you would need to make just about ﷼ 20,738,053 (8,631 Leu) in Bălţi.
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