Cost of living in Saint Helier is 177% higher than in Chisinau (without rent).
Rent in Saint Helier is 270% more expensive than in Chisinau.
Cost of living including rent in Saint Helier is 228% higher than in Chisinau.
Food in Saint Helier is 200% more expensive than in Chisinau.
Transport in Saint Helier is 183% more expensive than in Chisinau.
| Saint Helier | Chisinau | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Saint Helier | Chisinau | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
40.2 $ | 7.06 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 134 $ | 29 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.7 $ | 6.85 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 8.06 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Capuccino | 5.11 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.85 $ | 0.99 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.16 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.37 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4 $ | 1.2 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 5.59 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 11 $ | 9.54 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 13.1 $ | 5.64 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 18.6 $ | 8.34 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.32 $ | 0.89 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.2 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.18 $ | 1.7 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.6 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.31 $ | 0.71 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.56 $ | 0.52 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 3.61 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.8 $ | 5.82 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 4.49 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 16 $ | 2.91 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 3.11 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 69.7 $ | 13.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 2.2 $ | 1.39 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 48.4 $ | 4.63 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 58.5 $ | 19.2 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 6.97 $ | 5.85 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.12 $ | 5.06 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 3.22 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.02 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
138 $ | 131 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
212 $ | 204 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
74.6 $ | 10.5 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 1,559 $ | 314 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 3,568 $ | 636 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 1,625 $ | 445 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 3,648 $ | 981 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 10,699 $ | 1,746 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 10,400 $ | 1,233 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 3,695 $ | 638 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 2.84 % | 12.07 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 78 $ | 42.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 18.6 $ | 7.1 $ |
| Haircut | 16.7 $ | 4.15 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 132 $ | 100 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 95 $ | 59 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 2,311 $ | 370 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 21,615 $ | 4,718 $ |