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Cost of living in Bălţi, Moldova compared to Zaragoza, Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bălţi (Moldova) is 56% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 Leu (€2.38) | €10 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 45 Leu (€2.32) | €7 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (€1.80) | €3.46 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | €0.82 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23 Leu (€1.17) | €2.16 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Leu (€1.03) | €1.61 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | €4.80 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu (€0.93) | €1.83 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5.00 Leu (€0.26) | €1.72 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 14 Leu (€0.72) | €1.03 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 65 Leu (€3.33) | €6.00 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (€1.13) | €1.51 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.40 Leu (€0.28) | €0.82 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Bălţi (Moldova) is 60% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Leu (€154) | €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 (€103) | €170 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 3,000 Leu (€154) | €500 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,572 Leu (€81) | €369 | - 78% | |
| 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 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 5,000 Leu (€257) | €463 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Leu (€51) | €68 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | €7 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Leu (€2.57) | €10 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Bălţi (Moldova) is 40% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 600 Leu (€31) | €91 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 450 Leu (€23) | €30 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 814 Leu (€42) | €79 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,034 Leu (€53) | €74 | - 28% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Bălţi (Moldova) is 36% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000 Leu (€6,179) | €21,300 | - 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 16 Leu (€0.85) | €1.47 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €43 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €14 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Bălţi (Moldova) is 11% 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 (€4.51) | €2.11 | + 114% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | €3.08 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | €1.39 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (€1.54) | €1.93 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Leu (€3.09) | €10 | - 69% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Bălţi (Moldova) is 34% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 304 Leu (€16) | €26 | - 41% | |
| 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 (€8) | €36 | - 79% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 50 Leu (€2.57) | €7 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 Leu (€0.77) | €1.58 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 22 Leu (€1.15) | €2.75 | - 58% | |
| 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 (€26) | €42 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 24 Leu (€1.24) | €4.80 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 239 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bălţi (Moldova) is 45% cheaper than in Zaragoza (Spain)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,800
in Zaragoza
you would need to make just about €1,544
(29,990 Leu)
in Bălţi.
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