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Cost of living in Bălţi, Moldova compared to Zaragoza, Spain
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Food | - 57% | |||
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Food in Bălţi (Moldova) is 57% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 Leu (€2.29) | €10 | - 77% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Leu (€2.23) | €7 | - 66% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (€1.73) | €3.46 | - 50% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €0.79 | - | |
12 eggs, large | 23 Leu (€1.13) | €2.16 | - 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Leu (€0.99) | €1.61 | - 38% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.80 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu (€0.89) | €1.83 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Leu (€0.25) | €1.72 | - 86% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Leu (€0.69) | €1.03 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Leu (€3.20) | €6.00 | - 47% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (€1.09) | €1.51 | - 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.40 Leu (€0.27) | €0.82 | - 67% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Bălţi (Moldova) is 61% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Leu (€149) | €940 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | - | €690 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,000 Leu (€99) | €170 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Leu (€149) | €500 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,572 Leu (€78) | €369 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | €85 | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 133 Leu (€7) | €33 | - 80% | |
40” flat screen TV | 5,000 Leu (€248) | €552 | - 55% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Leu (€50) | €68 | - 27% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Leu (€2.48) | €10 | - 74% | |
Clothes | - 42% | |||
Clothes in Bălţi (Moldova) is 42% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Leu (€30) | €91 | - 67% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 450 Leu (€22) | €30 | - 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 814 Leu (€40) | €79 | - 49% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,034 Leu (€51) | €74 | - 31% | |
Transportation | - 37% | |||
Transportation in Bălţi (Moldova) is 37% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000 Leu (€5,948) | €21,300 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 Leu (€0.82) | €1.47 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €43 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €14 | - | |
Personal Care | + 8% | |||
Personal Care in Bălţi (Moldova) is 8% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | €5.11 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | €3.98 | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | €60 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | €4.78 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 88 Leu (€4.34) | €2.11 | + 106% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.08 | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.39 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (€1.49) | €1.93 | - 23% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Leu (€2.97) | €10 | - 71% | |
Entertainment | - 35% | |||
Entertainment in Bălţi (Moldova) is 35% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 304 Leu (€15) | €27 | - 44% | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | €14 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €49 | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150 Leu (€7) | €36 | - 79% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Leu (€2.48) | €6 | - 62% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Leu (€0.74) | €1.58 | - 53% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Leu (€1.11) | €2.75 | - 60% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | €526 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | €0.12 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Leu (€25) | €42 | - 41% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24 Leu (€1.19) | €4.80 | - 75% | |
TOTAL | - 46% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bălţi (Moldova) is 46% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,600
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €1,396
(28,155 Leu)
in Bălţi.
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