Cost of living in Balashikha is 23% lower than in Chisinau (without rent).
Rent in Balashikha is 32% cheaper than in Chisinau.
Cost of living including rent in Balashikha is 28% lower than in Chisinau.
Food in Balashikha is 31% cheaper than in Chisinau.
Transport in Balashikha is 12% more expensive than in Chisinau.
| Balashikha | Chisinau | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Balashikha | Chisinau | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.89 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 27 $ | 29 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.51 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.3 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.08 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.66 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.74 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.62 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.03 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.19 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.17 $ | 9.54 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.67 $ | 5.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.93 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.21 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.17 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.35 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.38 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.34 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.6 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.37 $ | 5.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.54 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.93 $ | 2.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.66 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 27.2 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.59 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 6.19 $ | 4.63 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 27.1 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.32 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.76 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.48 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.55 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.9 $ | 131 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 204 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
4.97 $ | 10.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 241 $ | 314 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 492 $ | 636 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 289 $ | 445 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 713 $ | 981 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,658 $ | 1,746 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,530 $ | 1,233 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 661 $ | 638 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.8 % | 12.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 26.9 $ | 42.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 5.34 $ | 7.1 $ |
| Haircut | 5.05 $ | 4.15 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 64.3 $ | 100 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 69.9 $ | 59 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 498 $ | 370 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 11,637 $ | 4,718 $ |