Cost of living in Chişinău, Moldova vs Paulinia, Brazil
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Food | - 60% | |||
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Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 60% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 79 Leu (R$ 24) | R$ 35 | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Leu (R$ 20) | R$ 20 | - 2% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 39 Leu (R$ 12) | R$ 30 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (R$ 4.28) | R$ 4.00 | + 7% | |
12 eggs, large | 28 Leu (R$ 9) | R$ 24 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Leu (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 64 Leu (R$ 20) | R$ 30 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (R$ 4.87) | R$ 9 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Leu (R$ 3.65) | R$ 10 | - 64% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Leu (R$ 5.11) | R$ 60 | - 91% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 128 Leu (R$ 39) | R$ 120 | - 68% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 23 Leu (R$ 7) | R$ 6.00 | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (R$ 2.06) | R$ 3.00 | - 31% | |
Housing | + 1% | |||
Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is about the same as in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,986 Leu (R$ 3,036) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,912 Leu (R$ 2,101) | R$ 1,450 | + 45% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,586 Leu (R$ 482) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,173 Leu (R$ 1,877) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,539 Leu (R$ 1,076) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,377 Leu (R$ 419) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (R$ 51) | R$ 70 | - 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | 7,221 Leu (R$ 2,195) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,534 Leu (R$ 770) | R$ 300 | + 157% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 184 Leu (R$ 56) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58 Leu (R$ 18) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 138% | |||
Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 138% more expensive than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,220 Leu (R$ 371) | R$ 80 | + 364% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 795 Leu (R$ 242) | R$ 60 | + 303% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,479 Leu (R$ 450) | R$ 500 | - 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,342 Leu (R$ 712) | - | - | |
Transportation | - 26% | |||
Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 26% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 291,576 Leu (R$ 88,633) | R$ 15,000 | + 491% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (R$ 5.48) | R$ 4.46 | + 23% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 180 Leu (R$ 55) | R$ 227 | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 63 Leu (R$ 19) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 34% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 120 Leu (R$ 37) | R$ 20 | + 83% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 164 Leu (R$ 50) | R$ 50 | - 0% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 298 Leu (R$ 91) | R$ 300 | - 70% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 52 Leu (R$ 16) | R$ 20 | - 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 Leu (R$ 19) | R$ 27 | - 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 66 Leu (R$ 20) | R$ 36 | - 44% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (R$ 7) | R$ 13 | - 47% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 30% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 101 Leu (R$ 31) | R$ 60 | - 49% | |
Entertainment | - 21% | |||
Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 21% cheaper than in Paulinia (Brazil) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 278 Leu (R$ 85) | R$ 200 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 190 Leu (R$ 58) | R$ 80 | - 28% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 403 Leu (R$ 123) | R$ 300 | - 59% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 545 Leu (R$ 166) | R$ 80 | + 107% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 88 Leu (R$ 27) | R$ 80 | - 66% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Leu (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 7% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 Leu (R$ 9) | R$ 5.00 | + 88% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,568 Leu (R$ 4,124) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.54 Leu (R$ 0.47) | R$ 0.50 | - 6% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 729 Leu (R$ 222) | R$ 300 | - 26% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 34 Leu (R$ 10) | R$ 5.00 | + 106% | |
TOTAL | - 24% |

These prices were last updated on January 22, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require R$ 9,300 in Paulinia you would need to make just about R$ 7,086 (23,312 Leu) in Chişinău.
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