Cost of living
Calarasi (Moldova) compared to Cahul
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Overview comparison
Calarasi (Moldova)Cahul
Consumer prices in Cahul are roughly 5% higher than in Calarasi (Moldova).
Cost of living
| Item | Calarasi (Moldova) | Cahul |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,117 | 1,036 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,508 | 1,829 |
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| Without rent one person | 318 | 403 |
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| Without rent one family | 935 | 1,260 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 514.29 | 688.25 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,043.69 | 1,073.48 |
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| Food person | 285 | 242 |
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| Food family | 826 | 770 |
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| Transport person | 17.28 | 17.05 |
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| Transport family | 53.46 | 46.69 |
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| Life expectancy | 78.13 years | 81.97 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Calarasi (Moldova) | Cahul |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.56 | 6.19 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 35.39 | 39.01 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.54 | 7.92 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.32 | 1.59 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.1 | 1.16 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.18 | 1.07 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Calarasi (Moldova) | Cahul |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 304.91 | 340.64 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 370.31 | 423.73 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,120.75 | 937.2 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 883.85 | 785.68 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 156.87 | 135.18 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 189.4 | 240.68 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 9.73 | 10.39 |
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Transportation
| Item | Calarasi (Moldova) | Cahul |
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| Local transport ticket | 11.37 | 13.09 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,627 | 1,932 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,163 | 1,207 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.34 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 12.19% | 14.15% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.57 | 4.14 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.54 | 1.26 |
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Groceries
| Item | Calarasi (Moldova) | Cahul |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.34 | 1.2 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.37 | 0.38 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.78 | 1.69 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.1 | 8.64 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.36 | 6.41 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.76 | 6.71 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.55 | 2.03 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.54 | 0.54 |
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Other
| Item | Calarasi (Moldova) | Cahul |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 43.76 | 46.6 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.36 | 5.44 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.49 | 18.13 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.74 | 4.03 |
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| Brand Jeans | 73.49 | 61.83 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 83.41 | 92.05 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 322.42 | 405.28 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,151 | 4,953 |
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