Cost of living
Balti compared to Slobozia (Moldova)
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Overview comparison
BaltiSlobozia (Moldova)
Consumer prices in Balti are roughly 6% higher than in Slobozia (Moldova).
Cost of living
| Item | Balti | Slobozia (Moldova) |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,016 | 985 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,694 | 1,818 |
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| Without rent one person | 295 | 335 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,258 | 1,075 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 681.86 | 692.55 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,294.25 | 1,246.08 |
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| Food person | 251 | 254 |
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| Food family | 821 | 585 |
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| Transport person | 19.8 | 20.23 |
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| Transport family | 57.23 | 61.98 |
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| Life expectancy | 75.37 years | 69.15 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Balti | Slobozia (Moldova) |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.08 | 6.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.22 | 32.69 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.46 | 8.17 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.35 | 1.3 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.16 | 1.08 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.19 | 0.89 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Balti | Slobozia (Moldova) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 303.76 | 392.42 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 426.08 | 488.08 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,057.17 | 974.07 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 666.41 | 779.01 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 124.19 | 139.54 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 243.23 | 236.78 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.1 | 10.13 |
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Transportation
| Item | Balti | Slobozia (Moldova) |
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| Local transport ticket | 14.11 | 13.87 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,877 | 1,592 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,699 | 1,152 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 0.31 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 14.51% | 14.21% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.99 | 4.44 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.11 | 1.5 |
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Groceries
| Item | Balti | Slobozia (Moldova) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.06 | 1.3 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.46 | 0.38 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.66 | 1.38 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.39 | 7.59 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.94 | 4.71 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.51 | 8.95 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.86 | 1.47 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.55 | 0.42 |
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Other
| Item | Balti | Slobozia (Moldova) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 40.88 | 35.01 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.15 | 4.24 |
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| Doctors visit | 21.37 | 20.84 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.39 | 4.61 |
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| Brand Jeans | 53.1 | 51.86 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 86.84 | 115.9 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 375.78 | 365.62 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,047 | 5,598 |
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