Moldova vs Moldova · 107 km apart
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Moldova
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Chisinau | Bălţi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.07 | $3.90 | Bălţi |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.28 | $15.60 | Bălţi |
| Cappuccino | $1.52 | $1.17 | Bălţi |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $115 | $88.40 | Bălţi |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.59 | $14.30 | Bălţi |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.01 | $37.70 | Bălţi |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.20 | $10.92 | Bălţi |
| Fitness club membership | $14.20 | $10.92 | Bălţi |
| Cinema ticket | $3.72 | $2.86 | Bălţi |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $208 | $150 | Bălţi |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $144 | $104 | Bălţi |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $433 | $312 | Bălţi |
| Total single-person budget | $482 | $364 | Bălţi |
| Average net salary | $585 | $450 |
Bălţi is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Chisinau runs about $482 versus $364 in Bălţi — a difference of roughly 25%.
Salary-adjusted, Chisinau leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Chisinau · Full cost of living in Bălţi