Cost of living in Bălţi, Moldova vs Lille, France
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Food | - 70% | |||
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Food in Bălţi (Moldova) is 70% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 Leu (€2.17) | €15 | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 Leu (€2.11) | €8 | - 73% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (€1.64) | €5.83 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €1.12 | - | |
12 eggs, large | 23 Leu (€1.07) | €3.32 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Leu (€0.94) | €1.98 | - 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu (€0.84) | €1.94 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Leu (€0.23) | €1.79 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Leu (€0.66) | €2.25 | - 71% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Leu (€3.03) | €6 | - 50% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 22 Leu (€1.03) | €1.70 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.40 Leu (€0.25) | €1.06 | - 76% | |
Housing | - 65% | |||
Housing in Bălţi (Moldova) is 65% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000 Leu (€141) | €1,120 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €841 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Leu (€94) | €118 | - 20% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 Leu (€141) | €657 | - 79% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,572 Leu (€74) | €543 | - 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €75 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133 Leu (€6) | €28 | - 77% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,000 Leu (€235) | €322 | - 27% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Leu (€47) | €91 | - 49% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €10 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Leu (€2.35) | €13 | - 81% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Bălţi (Moldova) is 54% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 600 Leu (€28) | €92 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 450 Leu (€21) | €37 | - 43% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 814 Leu (€38) | €89 | - 57% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,034 Leu (€49) | €90 | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 38% | |||
Transportation in Bălţi (Moldova) is 38% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000 Leu (€5,632) | €22,770 | - 75% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 Leu (€0.77) | €1.41 | - 45% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €51 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 17% | |||
Personal Care in Bălţi (Moldova) is 17% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.32 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €4.13 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €24 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.81 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 Leu (€4.11) | €3.42 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.93 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Leu (€0.38) | €1.60 | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (€1.41) | €2.23 | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Leu (€2.82) | €23 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 44% | |||
Entertainment in Bălţi (Moldova) is 44% cheaper than in Lille (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 304 Leu (€14) | €37 | - 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €21 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €79 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Leu (€7) | €47 | - 85% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Leu (€2.35) | €8 | - 71% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Leu (€0.70) | €3.07 | - 77% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Leu (€1.05) | €5.26 | - 80% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €441 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.22 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Leu (€23) | €35 | - 33% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 Leu (€1.13) | €7 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 55% |

These prices were last updated on January 14, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €3,600 in Lille you would need to make just about €1,637 (34,887 Leu) in Bălţi.
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