Cost of living in Moldova compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 23% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 Leu (Taka 341) | Taka 231 | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 Leu (Taka 410) | Taka 357 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47 Leu (Taka 229) | Taka 181 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (Taka 69) | Taka 75 | - 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Leu (Taka 146) | Taka 105 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 Leu (Taka 124) | Taka 62 | + 100% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 Leu (Taka 331) | Taka 550 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 Leu (Taka 102) | Taka 160 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Leu (Taka 60) | Taka 30 | + 98% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Leu (Taka 82) | Taka 464 | - 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 140 Leu (Taka 680) | Taka 1,525 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (Taka 114) | Taka 103 | + 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (Taka 35) | Taka 41 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 22% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,340 Leu (Taka 40,381) | Taka 66,410 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,064 Leu (Taka 29,358) | Taka 36,585 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,610 Leu (Taka 7,794) | Taka 4,183 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,000 Leu (Taka 29,050) | Taka 38,399 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,115 Leu (Taka 19,922) | Taka 24,220 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,596 Leu (Taka 7,729) | Taka 4,012 | + 93% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 136 Leu (Taka 661) | Taka 1,158 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,400 Leu (Taka 35,830) | Taka 36,354 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,332 Leu (Taka 6,450) | Taka 15,726 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 181 Leu (Taka 877) | Taka 332 | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Leu (Taka 339) | Taka 852 | - 60% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 891 Leu (Taka 4,315) | Taka 2,028 | + 113% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Leu (Taka 2,905) | Taka 2,375 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,321 Leu (Taka 6,395) | Taka 6,087 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,894 Leu (Taka 9,173) | Taka 4,139 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | - 51% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 51% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,318 Leu (Taka 1,163,559) | Taka 2,957,960 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Leu (Taka 82) | Taka 93 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172 Leu (Taka 831) | Taka 2,572 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Leu (Taka 661) | Taka 147 | + 349% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (Taka 498) | Taka 576 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 324 Leu (Taka 1,570) | Taka 1,109 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 114 Leu (Taka 552) | Taka 406 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (Taka 275) | Taka 237 | + 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 93 Leu (Taka 453) | Taka 405 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 Leu (Taka 104) | Taka 86 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (Taka 150) | Taka 114 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 Leu (Taka 343) | Taka 240 | + 43% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267 Leu (Taka 1,294) | Taka 1,140 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 195 Leu (Taka 944) | Taka 913 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 Leu (Taka 2,421) | Taka 2,331 | + 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (Taka 3,709) | Taka 2,046 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 Leu (Taka 268) | Taka 1,157 | - 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Leu (Taka 144) | Taka 302 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Leu (Taka 168) | Taka 600 | - 72% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (Taka 47,401) | Taka 35,756 | + 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (Taka 7) | Taka 2.30 | + 216% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (Taka 3,210) | Taka 1,613 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 Leu (Taka 176) | Taka 269 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,344 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
4.842
BDT
/
MDL
Cost of living in Moldova is 22% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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