Cost of living in Chisinau is 54% lower than in Drammen (without rent).
Rent in Chisinau is 44% cheaper than in Drammen.
Cost of living including rent in Chisinau is 49% lower than in Drammen.
Food in Chisinau is 55% cheaper than in Drammen.
Transport in Chisinau is 47% cheaper than in Drammen.
| Chisinau | Drammen | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chisinau | Drammen | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.06 $ | 17.7 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29 $ | 82.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.85 $ | 12.4 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.78 $ | 4.56 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 2.31 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 2 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ | 2.99 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 3.02 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.24 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.54 $ | 10.6 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.64 $ | 12.5 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.34 $ | 36.2 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 3.43 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 2.18 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 2.93 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 2.12 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 3.31 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.82 $ | 11.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.91 $ | 13.3 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 2.6 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.2 $ | 71.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.39 $ | 2.01 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.63 $ | 23.3 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.2 $ | 59.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.85 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.06 $ | 4.31 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.32 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.02 $ | 2.61 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
131 $ | 127 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
204 $ | 195 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.5 $ | 71 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 314 $ | 638 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 636 $ | 1,522 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 445 $ | 794 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 981 $ | 1,571 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,746 $ | 5,483 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,233 $ | 3,982 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 638 $ | 3,161 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.07 % | 4.26 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.1 $ | 73.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.1 $ | 14.3 $ |
| Haircut | 4.15 $ | 34 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ | 135 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59 $ | 99.8 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 370 $ | 309 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,718 $ | 1,899 $ |