Cost of living in Bălţi, Moldova vs Syeverodonets'k, Ukraine
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Food | - 23% | |||
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Food in Bălţi (Moldova) is 23% cheaper than in Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 Leu (74₴) | 250₴ | - 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 Leu (72₴) | 150₴ | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (56₴) | 35₴ | + 61% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | 16₴ | - | |
12 eggs, large | 23 Leu (37₴) | 28₴ | + 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Leu (32₴) | 30₴ | + 7% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 52₴ | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu (29₴) | 12₴ | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Leu (8₴) | 10₴ | - 19% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Leu (23₴) | 20₴ | + 13% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Leu (104₴) | 148₴ | - 30% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 22 Leu (35₴) | 18₴ | + 101% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.40 Leu (9₴) | 7₴ | + 34% | |
Housing | - 4% | |||
Housing in Bălţi (Moldova) is about the same as in Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000 Leu (4,832₴) | 8,000₴ | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 3,500₴ | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Leu (3,221₴) | 1,200₴ | + 168% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 Leu (4,832₴) | 5,000₴ | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,572 Leu (2,532₴) | 2,000₴ | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 650₴ | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133 Leu (214₴) | 80₴ | + 167% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,000 Leu (8,053₴) | 9,218₴ | - 13% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Leu (1,611₴) | 4,000₴ | - 60% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 60₴ | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Leu (81₴) | 250₴ | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Bălţi (Moldova) is 18% cheaper than in Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 600 Leu (966₴) | 1,700₴ | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 450 Leu (725₴) | 750₴ | - 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 814 Leu (1,311₴) | 2,000₴ | - 34% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,034 Leu (1,666₴) | 1,375₴ | + 21% | |
Transportation | + 11% | |||
Transportation in Bălţi (Moldova) is 11% more expensive than in Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000 Leu (193,261₴) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 Leu (27₴) | 11₴ | + 137% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 27% | |||
Personal Care in Bălţi (Moldova) is 27% more expensive than in Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 100₴ | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 Leu (141₴) | 50₴ | + 182% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 80₴ | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Leu (13₴) | 16₴ | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (48₴) | 30₴ | + 61% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Leu (97₴) | 80₴ | + 21% | |
Entertainment | + 0% | |||
Entertainment in Bălţi (Moldova) is about the same as in Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 304 Leu (490₴) | 90₴ | + 445% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | 160₴ | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 500₴ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Leu (242₴) | 1,100₴ | - 78% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Leu (81₴) | 50₴ | + 61% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Leu (24₴) | 20₴ | + 21% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Leu (36₴) | 30₴ | + 20% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Leu (805₴) | - | - | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 Leu (39₴) | 60₴ | - 35% | |
TOTAL | - 1% |

These prices were last updated on November 16, 2020.
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