Cost of living in Bălţi (Moldova) is about the same as in Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine)
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| Food in Bălţi (Moldova) is 23% cheaper than in Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bălţi (Moldova) | Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | Diff |
| 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 in Bălţi (Moldova) is about the same as in Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | ||
| Bălţi (Moldova) | Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | Diff |
| 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 in Bălţi (Moldova) is 18% cheaper than in Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | ||
| Bălţi (Moldova) | Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | Diff |
| 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 in Bălţi (Moldova) is 11% more expensive than in Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | ||
| Bălţi (Moldova) | Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | Diff |
| 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 in Bălţi (Moldova) is 27% more expensive than in Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | ||
| Bălţi (Moldova) | Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | Diff |
| 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 in Bălţi (Moldova) is about the same as in Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | ||
| Bălţi (Moldova) | Syeverodonets'k (Ukraine) | Diff |
| 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% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require 22,000₴ in Syeverodonets'k you would need to make just about 21,719₴ (13,486 Leu) in Bălţi.