Cost of living
Cricova compared to Calarasi (Moldova)
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Overview comparison
CricovaCalarasi (Moldova)
Consumer prices in Cricova are roughly 13% higher than in Calarasi (Moldova).
Cost of living
| Item | Cricova | Calarasi (Moldova) |
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| Total with rent one person | 892 | 1,117 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,476 | 2,508 |
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| Without rent one person | 350 | 318 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,194 | 935 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 527.99 | 514.29 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 1,219.05 | 1,043.69 |
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| Food person | 228 | 285 |
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| Food family | 773 | 826 |
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| Transport person | 20.62 | 17.28 |
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| Transport family | 43.07 | 53.46 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.81 years | 78.13 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Cricova | Calarasi (Moldova) |
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| Lunch Menu | 5.91 | 5.56 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 30.59 | 35.39 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.9 | 6.54 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.52 | 1.32 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.23 | 1.1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.82 | 1.18 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Cricova | Calarasi (Moldova) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 356.81 | 304.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 447.32 | 370.31 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 1,239.45 | 1,120.75 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 943.84 | 883.85 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 113.6 | 156.87 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 180.12 | 189.4 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 10.46 | 9.73 |
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Transportation
| Item | Cricova | Calarasi (Moldova) |
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| Local transport ticket | 9.76 | 11.37 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,946 | 1,627 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,677 | 1,163 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.3 | 0.34 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.44% | 12.19% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 4.86 | 5.57 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.51 | 1.54 |
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Groceries
| Item | Cricova | Calarasi (Moldova) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 | 1.34 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.4 | 0.37 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.48 | 1.78 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.76 | 11.1 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.02 | 5.36 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.72 | 6.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.62 | 1.55 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.43 | 0.54 |
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Other
| Item | Cricova | Calarasi (Moldova) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.95 | 43.76 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.91 | 4.36 |
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| Doctors visit | 17.99 | 15.49 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.43 | 3.74 |
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| Brand Jeans | 73.08 | 73.49 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.76 | 83.41 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 369.09 | 322.42 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 5,418 | 4,151 |
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