Moldova vs Moldova · 133 km apart
Moldova
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Moldova
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Cheaper overall| Expense | Chisinau | Cahul | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $5.07 | $3.51 | Cahul |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $20.28 | $14.04 | Cahul |
| Cappuccino | $1.52 | $1.05 | Cahul |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $115 | $79.56 | Cahul |
| Monthly public transport pass | $18.59 | $12.87 | Cahul |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $49.01 | $33.93 | Cahul |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $14.20 | $9.83 | Cahul |
| Fitness club membership | $14.20 | $9.83 | Cahul |
| Cinema ticket | $3.72 | $2.57 | Cahul |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $208 | $131 | Cahul |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $144 | $91.17 | Cahul |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $433 | $274 | Cahul |
| Total single-person budget | $482 | $325 | Cahul |
| Average net salary | $585 | $405 |
Cahul is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Chisinau runs about $482 versus $325 in Cahul — a difference of roughly 33%.
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 Cahul