Cost of living in Soroca is 28% higher than in Ungheni (without rent).
Rent in Soroca is 36% cheaper than in Ungheni.
Cost of living including rent in Soroca is 20% lower than in Ungheni.
Food in Soroca is 21% more expensive than in Ungheni.
Transport in Soroca is 9% more expensive than in Ungheni.
| Soroca | Ungheni | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Soroca | Ungheni | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
7.35 $ | 7.07 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 34.5 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.91 $ | 5.71 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.72 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.76 $ | 1.44 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1 $ | 0.72 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.24 $ | 1.24 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.53 $ | 0.46 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.61 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.32 $ | 2.17 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 10.4 $ | 7.46 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.36 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.25 $ | 6.68 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.8 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.71 $ | 1.67 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.69 $ | 0.51 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.72 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.52 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.47 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.76 $ | 3.26 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.24 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.88 $ | 2.84 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.29 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 13.4 $ | 13.3 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.38 $ | 1.22 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 4.64 $ | 4.05 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 18.8 $ | 19.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.84 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 5.06 $ | 5.09 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.32 $ | 1.32 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.02 $ | 2.02 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
144 $ | 98.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
219 $ | 151 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
10.7 $ | 10.7 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 371 $ | 698 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 692 $ | 1,227 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 393 $ | 827 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 895 $ | 1,442 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,722 $ | 2,305 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,263 $ | 1,722 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 531 $ | 519 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 11.94 % | 8.03 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 20 $ | 19.8 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.41 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Haircut | 4.15 $ | 4.11 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 101 $ | 38.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 62.4 $ | 42.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 368 $ | 372 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,762 $ | 4,783 $ |