Today we look at moving to Chisinau in Moldova from Lilongwe in Malawi. We highlight cost of living and other major differences likely to be experienced in our series of short blogs on moving between different international locations.
In Chisinau people speak Moldovan and Russian. In Lilongwe people speak English and Chichewa (both official).
Chisinu is the capital and largest municipality of Moldova. Lilongwe is the capital of Malawi. Chisinau is the main industrial and commercial centre and is located in the middle of the country. Lilongwe is the political centre of Malawi while Blantyre is the economic capital.
The overall cost of living rank in Chisinau is 193 out of 300 global locations, which equates it with low cost of living locations. An expatriate moving from Lilongwe to Chisinau will experience a change in cost of living of -16.4%.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Chisinau is ranked as a high degree of hardship location with a hardship index of 30% the same as Lilongwe.
Source: http://www.xpatulator.com as at July 2011.
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Moldova, Chisinau Cost of Living April 2010
Country Full Name: Moldova.
Location: Moldova is in Eastern Europe, northeast of Romania.
Country Climate: Moderate winters, warm summers.
Country Terrain: Rolling steppe, gradual slope south to Black Sea.
Major Languages: Moldovan, Russian.
Major Religions: Christianity.
Country Population: 3.6 million (2008 est.) 3.6 million (2009 est.).
Country Economy: The economy of Moldova enjoys a favorable climate and good farmland but has no major mineral deposits. As a result, the economy depends heavily on agriculture, featuring fruits, vegetables, wine, and tobacco. The economy contracted dramatically following the fall of the Soviet Union. Currently, Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe.
Currency: Moldovan Leu (MDL).
Country Inflation: 12.7% (2008 est.) 1.4% (2009 est.).
City: Chisinu is the capital and largest municipality of Moldova.
City Economy: Chisinau is the main industrial and commercial centre and is located in the middle of the country.
Cost of Living: Chisinau has an overall cost of living index which equates it with middle cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Chisinau is currently ranked 170 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.
For more cost of living information on Moldova, Chisinau
Location: Moldova is in Eastern Europe, northeast of Romania.
Country Climate: Moderate winters, warm summers.
Country Terrain: Rolling steppe, gradual slope south to Black Sea.
Major Languages: Moldovan, Russian.
Major Religions: Christianity.
Country Population: 3.6 million (2008 est.) 3.6 million (2009 est.).
Country Economy: The economy of Moldova enjoys a favorable climate and good farmland but has no major mineral deposits. As a result, the economy depends heavily on agriculture, featuring fruits, vegetables, wine, and tobacco. The economy contracted dramatically following the fall of the Soviet Union. Currently, Moldova is one of the poorest countries in Europe.
Currency: Moldovan Leu (MDL).
Country Inflation: 12.7% (2008 est.) 1.4% (2009 est.).
City: Chisinu is the capital and largest municipality of Moldova.
City Economy: Chisinau is the main industrial and commercial centre and is located in the middle of the country.
Cost of Living: Chisinau has an overall cost of living index which equates it with middle cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Chisinau is currently ranked 170 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 282 international locations.
For more cost of living information on Moldova, Chisinau
Thursday, March 11, 2010
Moldova, Chisinau Cost of Living January 2010
LOCATION: Moldova is in Eastern Europe, northeast of Romania.
CAPITAL CITY: Chisinau
LARGEST CITY: Chisinau
CURRENCY: Moldovan Leu (MDL)
ECONOMY: Moldova is a lower-middle-income developing country. The economy consists of mainly agriculture (fruit, maize, tobacco, grapes, livestock) as well as manufacturing.
Chisinau has an overall cost of living index which equates it with middle cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Chisinau is currently ranked 160 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 276 international locations. The cost of living overview for each of the 13 Basket Groups is as follows:
Alcohol & Tobacco costs for alcoholic beverages such as alcohol at bar, beer, locally produced spirit, whiskey, and wine as well as tobacco products such as cigarettes is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 236 out of 276.
Clothing costs for clothing and footwear products such as business suits, casual clothing, childrens clothing and footwear, coats and hats, evening wear, shoe repairs, and underwear is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 146 out of 276.
Communication costs for various communication costs such as home telephone rental and call charges, internet connection and service provider fees, mobile / cellular phone contract and calls is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 70 out of 276.
Education costs such as creche / pre-school fees, high school / college fees, primary school fees, and tertiary study fees is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 73 out of 276.
Furniture & Appliance costs for furniture, household equipment and household appliances such as dvd player, fridge freezer, iron, kettle, toaster, microwave, light bulbs, television, vacuum cleaner, and washing machine is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 166 out of 276.
Grocery costs for food, non-alcoholic beverages and cleaning material items such as baby consumables, baked goods, baking, canned foods, cheese, cleaning products, dairy, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fruit juices, meat, oil & vinegars, pet food, pre-prepared meals, sauces, seafood, snacks, soft drinks, spices & herbs is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 260 out of 276.
Healthcare costs for general healthcare, medical and medical insurance such as general practitioner consultation rates, hospital private ward daily rate, non-prescription medicine, and private medical insurance / medical aid contributions is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 185 out of 276.
Household costs for housing, water, electricity, household gas, household fuels, local rates and residential taxes such as house / flat mortgage, house / flat rental, household electricity consumption, household gas / fuel consumption, household water consumption, and local property rates / taxes / levies is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 31 out of 276.
Miscellaneous costs related to stationary, linen and general goods and services such as domestic help, dry cleaning, linen, office supplies, newspapers and magazines, and postage stamps is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 252 out of 276.
Personal Care costs for personal care products and services such as cosmetics, hair care, moisturizer / sun block, nappies, pain relief tablets, toilet paper, toothpaste, and soap / shampoo / conditioner is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 235 out of 276.
Recreation and Culture costs such as books, camera film, cinema ticket, DVD and CDs, sports goods, and theatre tickets is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 238 out of 276.
Restaurants, Meals Out and Hotel costs such as business dinner, dinner at a restaurant (non fast food), hotel rates, take away drinks and snacks (fast food) is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 158 out of 276.
Transport costs for public transport, vehicle costs, vehicle fuel, vehicle insurance and vehicle maintenance such as hire purchase / lease of vehicle, petrol / diesel, public transport service maintenance, tires, vehicle Insurance, and vehicle purchase is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 226 out of 276.
Your exact customized cost of living index for Chisinau is based on which of the above basket groups as well as the comparison location you select in the Calculators.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Chisinau is ranked as a high degree of hardship location with a hardship index of 30%.
Your exact customized hardship index premium for Chisinau is based on the comparison location that you select in the Calculators.
CAPITAL CITY: Chisinau
LARGEST CITY: Chisinau
CURRENCY: Moldovan Leu (MDL)
ECONOMY: Moldova is a lower-middle-income developing country. The economy consists of mainly agriculture (fruit, maize, tobacco, grapes, livestock) as well as manufacturing.
Chisinau has an overall cost of living index which equates it with middle cost of living locations. The overall cost of living index is comprised of the prices for defined quantities of the same goods and services across all 13 Basket Groups. Chisinau is currently ranked 160 overall, most expensive place in the world for expatriates to live, out of 276 international locations. The cost of living overview for each of the 13 Basket Groups is as follows:
Alcohol & Tobacco costs for alcoholic beverages such as alcohol at bar, beer, locally produced spirit, whiskey, and wine as well as tobacco products such as cigarettes is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 236 out of 276.
Clothing costs for clothing and footwear products such as business suits, casual clothing, childrens clothing and footwear, coats and hats, evening wear, shoe repairs, and underwear is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 146 out of 276.
Communication costs for various communication costs such as home telephone rental and call charges, internet connection and service provider fees, mobile / cellular phone contract and calls is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 70 out of 276.
Education costs such as creche / pre-school fees, high school / college fees, primary school fees, and tertiary study fees is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 73 out of 276.
Furniture & Appliance costs for furniture, household equipment and household appliances such as dvd player, fridge freezer, iron, kettle, toaster, microwave, light bulbs, television, vacuum cleaner, and washing machine is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 166 out of 276.
Grocery costs for food, non-alcoholic beverages and cleaning material items such as baby consumables, baked goods, baking, canned foods, cheese, cleaning products, dairy, fresh fruits, fresh vegetables, fruit juices, meat, oil & vinegars, pet food, pre-prepared meals, sauces, seafood, snacks, soft drinks, spices & herbs is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 260 out of 276.
Healthcare costs for general healthcare, medical and medical insurance such as general practitioner consultation rates, hospital private ward daily rate, non-prescription medicine, and private medical insurance / medical aid contributions is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 185 out of 276.
Household costs for housing, water, electricity, household gas, household fuels, local rates and residential taxes such as house / flat mortgage, house / flat rental, household electricity consumption, household gas / fuel consumption, household water consumption, and local property rates / taxes / levies is relatively more expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 31 out of 276.
Miscellaneous costs related to stationary, linen and general goods and services such as domestic help, dry cleaning, linen, office supplies, newspapers and magazines, and postage stamps is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 252 out of 276.
Personal Care costs for personal care products and services such as cosmetics, hair care, moisturizer / sun block, nappies, pain relief tablets, toilet paper, toothpaste, and soap / shampoo / conditioner is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 235 out of 276.
Recreation and Culture costs such as books, camera film, cinema ticket, DVD and CDs, sports goods, and theatre tickets is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 238 out of 276.
Restaurants, Meals Out and Hotel costs such as business dinner, dinner at a restaurant (non fast food), hotel rates, take away drinks and snacks (fast food) is equally expensive on average compared to other cities with a rank of 158 out of 276.
Transport costs for public transport, vehicle costs, vehicle fuel, vehicle insurance and vehicle maintenance such as hire purchase / lease of vehicle, petrol / diesel, public transport service maintenance, tires, vehicle Insurance, and vehicle purchase is relatively less expensive compared to other cities with a rank of 226 out of 276.
Your exact customized cost of living index for Chisinau is based on which of the above basket groups as well as the comparison location you select in the Calculators.
In terms of the hardship people are likely to experience, assessed in global terms, Chisinau is ranked as a high degree of hardship location with a hardship index of 30%.
Your exact customized hardship index premium for Chisinau is based on the comparison location that you select in the Calculators.
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