Cost of living in Bălţi, Moldova vs The Hague, Netherlands
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Food | - 71% | |||
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Food in Bălţi (Moldova) is 71% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 Leu (€2.21) | €15 | - 85% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 45 Leu (€2.15) | €8 | - 72% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (€1.67) | €4.80 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €1.04 | - | |
12 eggs, large | 23 Leu (€1.09) | €3.22 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Leu (€0.96) | €2.46 | - 61% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €7 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu (€0.86) | €2.51 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Leu (€0.24) | €1.88 | - 87% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Leu (€0.67) | €1.27 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Leu (€3.09) | €8 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 22 Leu (€1.05) | €2.41 | - 56% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.40 Leu (€0.26) | €1.65 | - 84% | |
Housing | - 74% | |||
Housing in Bălţi (Moldova) is 74% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,000 Leu (€143) | €1,740 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | €1,413 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Leu (€96) | €167 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,000 Leu (€143) | €1,102 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,572 Leu (€75) | €770 | - 90% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | €96 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 133 Leu (€6) | €30 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 5,000 Leu (€239) | €545 | - 56% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Leu (€48) | €153 | - 69% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €10 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Leu (€2.39) | €14 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 62% | |||
Clothes in Bălţi (Moldova) is 62% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 600 Leu (€29) | €95 | - 70% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 450 Leu (€21) | €46 | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 814 Leu (€39) | €125 | - 69% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,034 Leu (€49) | €164 | - 70% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Bălţi (Moldova) is 43% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000 Leu (€5,732) | €26,204 | - 78% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 Leu (€0.79) | €1.64 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €89 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €22 | - | |
Personal Care | - 16% | |||
Personal Care in Bălţi (Moldova) is 16% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.90 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €12 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | €36 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €4.09 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 Leu (€4.18) | €3.21 | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.69 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 Leu (€0.38) | €1.66 | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (€1.43) | €2.38 | - 40% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Leu (€2.87) | €23 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 50% | |||
Entertainment in Bălţi (Moldova) is 50% cheaper than in The Hague (Netherlands) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 304 Leu (€15) | €45 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €24 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €94 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Leu (€7) | €73 | - 90% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Leu (€2.39) | €9 | - 74% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Leu (€0.72) | €2.98 | - 76% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Leu (€1.07) | €4.40 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €499 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.19 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Leu (€24) | €44 | - 46% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 Leu (€1.15) | €7 | - 83% | |
TOTAL | - 61% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €5,100 in The Hague you would need to make just about €2,007 (42,009 Leu) in Bălţi.
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