Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 60% cheaper than in Perth (Australia)
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Food | - 52% | |||
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Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 52% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
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Chişinău | Perth | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 149 Leu (AU$13) | AU$22 | - 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 122 Leu (AU$11) | AU$15 | - 31% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 54 Leu (AU$4.69) | AU$8 | - 41% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Leu (AU$1.51) | AU$1.78 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 36 Leu (AU$3.11) | AU$7 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 30 Leu (AU$2.55) | AU$5.95 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 69 Leu (AU$5.98) | AU$12 | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu (AU$1.59) | AU$5.92 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (AU$1.17) | AU$3.75 | - 69% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 21 Leu (AU$1.82) | AU$7 | - 75% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 105 Leu (AU$9) | AU$26 | - 64% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu (AU$2.20) | AU$3.64 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (AU$0.57) | AU$2.18 | - 74% | |
Housing | - 64% | |||
Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 64% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
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Chişinău | Perth | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,601 Leu (AU$1,177) | AU$3,630 | - 68% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,596 Leu (AU$830) | AU$2,605 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,135 Leu (AU$271) | AU$273 | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,106 Leu (AU$701) | AU$2,480 | - 72% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,731 Leu (AU$496) | AU$1,746 | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,168 Leu (AU$188) | AU$163 | + 15% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172 Leu (AU$15) | AU$94 | - 84% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,323 Leu (AU$547) | AU$501 | + 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,522 Leu (AU$218) | AU$215 | + 1% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 254 Leu (AU$22) | AU$12 | + 83% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 109 Leu (AU$9) | AU$32 | - 71% | |
Clothes | - 36% | |||
Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 36% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
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Chişinău | Perth | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 898 Leu (AU$78) | AU$132 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 686 Leu (AU$59) | AU$95 | - 37% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,693 Leu (AU$146) | AU$206 | - 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,073 Leu (AU$179) | AU$243 | - 26% | |
Transportation | - 70% | |||
Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 70% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
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Chişinău | Perth | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 384,811 Leu (AU$33,301) | AU$37,807 | - 12% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu (AU$2.32) | AU$1.86 | + 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 224 Leu (AU$19) | AU$172 | - 89% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 81 Leu (AU$7) | AU$25 | - 72% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 31% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
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Chişinău | Perth | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 88 Leu (AU$8) | AU$6 | + 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 92 Leu (AU$8) | AU$19 | - 58% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 332 Leu (AU$29) | AU$77 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 54 Leu (AU$4.65) | AU$8 | - 41% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 65 Leu (AU$5.62) | AU$4.69 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 88 Leu (AU$8) | AU$5.96 | + 28% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (AU$2.01) | AU$3.90 | - 49% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 35 Leu (AU$3.02) | AU$3.59 | - 16% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 90 Leu (AU$8) | AU$28 | - 72% | |
Entertainment | - 56% | |||
Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 56% cheaper than in Perth (Australia) | ||||
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Chişinău | Perth | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 314 Leu (AU$27) | AU$66 | - 59% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 228 Leu (AU$20) | AU$33 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 514 Leu (AU$44) | AU$277 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 580 Leu (AU$50) | AU$146 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 91 Leu (AU$8) | AU$18 | - 55% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (AU$2.73) | AU$5.63 | - 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (AU$3.26) | AU$11 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 12,001 Leu (AU$1,039) | AU$687 | + 51% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.16 Leu (AU$0.10) | AU$0.38 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 742 Leu (AU$64) | AU$77 | - 17% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 48 Leu (AU$4.12) | AU$43 | - 90% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 510 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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