Cost of living in Chişinău (Moldova) is 62% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States)
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| Food | - 65% | |||
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| Food in Chişinău (Moldova) is 65% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 106 Leu ($5.97) | $22 | - 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 64 Leu ($3.61) | $9 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 41 Leu ($2.32) | $4.68 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu ($0.79) | $0.98 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 36 Leu ($2.01) | $4.92 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu ($1.41) | $5.46 | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Leu ($4.21) | $6 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Leu ($0.98) | $4.28 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu ($0.62) | $1.68 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu ($0.86) | $2.61 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 120 Leu ($7) | $18 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu ($1.42) | $2.24 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu ($0.35) | $1.68 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Chişinău (Moldova) is 74% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 9,883 Leu ($554) | $2,488 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,903 Leu ($331) | $1,564 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,018 Leu ($113) | $185 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,043 Leu ($339) | $1,474 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,337 Leu ($243) | $1,166 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,312 Leu ($74) | $115 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 142 Leu ($8) | $49 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,662 Leu ($374) | $291 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,118 Leu ($119) | $167 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 193 Leu ($11) | $13 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 79 Leu ($4.40) | $36 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Chişinău (Moldova) is 9% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 876 Leu ($49) | $43 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 663 Leu ($37) | $43 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,361 Leu ($76) | $94 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,975 Leu ($111) | $119 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Chişinău (Moldova) is 61% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 291,504 Leu ($16,351) | $21,367 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 Leu ($1.46) | $0.91 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 198 Leu ($11) | $66 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 66 Leu ($3.70) | $24 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Chişinău (Moldova) is 47% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 105 Leu ($5.91) | $6 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 113 Leu ($6) | $13 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 307 Leu ($17) | $110 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 61 Leu ($3.41) | $6 | - 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 61 Leu ($3.45) | $3.18 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 84 Leu ($4.69) | $3.61 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu ($1.30) | $3.56 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu ($1.75) | $1.38 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 94 Leu ($5.29) | $19 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Chişinău (Moldova) is 55% cheaper than in Colorado Springs, Colorado (United States) | ||||
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| Chişinău | Colorado Springs, Colorado | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 304 Leu ($17) | $48 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 190 Leu ($11) | $26 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 347 Leu ($19) | $85 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 554 Leu ($31) | $94 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 109 Leu ($6) | $12 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu ($1.90) | $4.61 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Leu ($1.99) | $7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,104 Leu ($623) | $409 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.42 Leu ($0.08) | $0.39 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 841 Leu ($47) | $53 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 42 Leu ($2.34) | $8 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 62% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 313 prices entered by 40 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
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