Cost of living in Chisinau is 32% lower than in Kallithea (without rent).
Rent in Chisinau is 29% cheaper than in Kallithea.
Cost of living including rent in Chisinau is 30% lower than in Kallithea.
Food in Chisinau is 35% cheaper than in Kallithea.
Transport in Chisinau is 15% cheaper than in Kallithea.
| Chisinau | Kallithea | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Chisinau | Kallithea | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.06 $ | 11.9 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 29 $ | 54.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.85 $ | 8.27 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.85 $ | 4.62 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.78 $ | 3.63 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.99 $ | 1.81 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.15 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.48 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.2 $ | 2.21 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.24 $ | 3.86 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 9.54 $ | 12.9 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.64 $ | 10.3 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.34 $ | 14.1 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.89 $ | 2.08 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.82 $ | 1.98 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.7 $ | 1.34 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.71 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.61 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.46 $ | 2.72 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.82 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.23 $ | 1.84 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.91 $ | 5.17 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.2 $ | 39.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.39 $ | 2.07 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.63 $ | 13.4 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.2 $ | 52.6 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.85 $ | 6.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.06 $ | 5.2 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.32 $ | 2.92 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.02 $ | 2.75 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
131 $ | 135 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
204 $ | 209 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.5 $ | 31.6 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 314 $ | 499 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 636 $ | 1,058 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 445 $ | 549 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 981 $ | 1,235 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,746 $ | 3,089 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,233 $ | 2,696 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 638 $ | 1,011 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.07 % | 4.34 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 42.1 $ | 46.4 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.1 $ | 9.7 $ |
| Haircut | 4.15 $ | 12.3 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 100 $ | 87.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 59 $ | 75.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 370 $ | 468 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,718 $ | 7,138 $ |