Cost of living in Bălţi (Moldova) is 52% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada)
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| Food in Bălţi (Moldova) is 67% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bălţi (Moldova) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 46 Leu (C$3.38) | C$14 | 75% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 45 Leu (C$3.29) | C$11 | 69% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 35 Leu (C$2.56) | C$7 | 66% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| - | C$1.62 | - |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 23 Leu (C$1.66) | C$3.49 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 20 Leu (C$1.46) | C$4.97 | 71% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| - | C$9 | - |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 18 Leu (C$1.31) | C$4.51 | 71% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 5.00 Leu (C$0.37) | C$2.34 | 84% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 14 Leu (C$1.02) | C$3.81 | 73% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 65 Leu (C$4.72) | C$20 | 76% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 22 Leu (C$1.61) | C$2.15 | 25% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 5.40 Leu (C$0.39) | C$1.92 | 79% |
| Housing in Bălţi (Moldova) is 67% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Bălţi (Moldova) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,000 Leu (C$219) | C$1,585 | 86% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| - | C$1,275 | - |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 2,000 Leu (C$146) | C$235 | 38% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 3,000 Leu (C$219) | C$1,145 | 81% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 1,572 Leu (C$115) | C$865 | 87% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| - | C$85 | - |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 133 Leu (C$10) | C$64 | 85% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 5,000 Leu (C$365) | C$471 | 23% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,000 Leu (C$73) | C$125 | 42% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| - | C$13 | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 50 Leu (C$3.65) | C$19 | 81% |
| Clothes in Bălţi (Moldova) is 36% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Bălţi (Moldova) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 600 Leu (C$44) | C$60 | 27% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 450 Leu (C$33) | C$49 | 33% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 814 Leu (C$59) | C$119 | 50% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 1,034 Leu (C$76) | C$137 | 45% |
| Transportation in Bălţi (Moldova) is 22% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Bălţi (Moldova) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 120,000 Leu (C$8,763) | C$28,671 | 69% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 16 Leu (C$1.20) | C$1.03 | 17% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| - | C$100 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| - | C$16 | - |
| Personal Care in Bălţi (Moldova) is 13% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Bălţi (Moldova) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| - | C$9 | - |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | C$24 | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| - | C$115 | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| - | C$9 | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 88 Leu (C$6) | C$4.83 | 32% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| - | C$4.54 | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 8 Leu (C$0.58) | C$2.92 | 80% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 30 Leu (C$2.19) | C$2.26 | 3% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 60 Leu (C$4.38) | C$26 | 83% |
| Entertainment in Bălţi (Moldova) is 44% cheaper than in Winnipeg (Canada) | ||
| Bălţi (Moldova) | Winnipeg (Canada) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 304 Leu (C$22) | C$51 | 56% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| - | C$25 | - |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | C$153 | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 150 Leu (C$11) | C$94 | 88% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 50 Leu (C$3.65) | C$9 | 59% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 15 Leu (C$1.10) | C$4.68 | 77% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 22 Leu (C$1.63) | C$5.95 | 73% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | C$560 | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| - | C$0.43 | - |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 500 Leu (C$37) | C$57 | 36% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 24 Leu (C$1.76) | C$15 | 88% |
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require C$4,300 in Winnipeg you would need to make just about C$2,079 (28,477 Leu) in Bălţi.