Moldova vs Moldova · 119 km apart
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Cheaper overallMoldova
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| Expense | Costeşti | Bălţi | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.51 | $3.90 | Costeşti |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $14.04 | $15.60 | Costeşti |
| Cappuccino | $1.05 | $1.17 | Costeşti |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $79.56 | $88.40 | Costeşti |
| Monthly public transport pass | $12.87 | $14.30 | Costeşti |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $33.93 | $37.70 | Costeşti |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.83 | $10.92 | Costeşti |
| Fitness club membership | $9.83 | $10.92 | Costeşti |
| Cinema ticket | $2.57 | $2.86 | Costeşti |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $131 | $150 | Costeşti |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $91.17 | $104 | Costeşti |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $274 | $312 | Costeşti |
| Total single-person budget | $325 | $364 | Costeşti |
| Average net salary | $405 | $450 |
Costeşti is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Costeşti runs about $325 versus $364 in Bălţi — a difference of roughly 12%.
Salary-adjusted, Bălţi 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 Costeşti · Full cost of living in Bălţi