Cost of living in Moldova compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 33% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Leu (Taka 338) | Taka 288 | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Leu (Taka 315) | Taka 383 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (Taka 161) | Taka 165 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (Taka 61) | Taka 82 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Leu (Taka 114) | Taka 116 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Leu (Taka 105) | Taka 52 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 Leu (Taka 271) | Taka 434 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Leu (Taka 64) | Taka 186 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Leu (Taka 65) | Taka 25 | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Leu (Taka 89) | Taka 426 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (Taka 643) | Taka 1,811 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (Taka 116) | Taka 103 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (Taka 31) | Taka 42 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,871 Leu (Taka 52,289) | Taka 46,240 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,953 Leu (Taka 33,444) | Taka 27,702 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,475 Leu (Taka 7,093) | Taka 4,496 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,369 Leu (Taka 78,732) | Taka 34,541 | + 128% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,699 Leu (Taka 17,790) | Taka 19,179 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,771 Leu (Taka 8,516) | Taka 3,784 | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 165 Leu (Taka 793) | Taka 1,257 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,575 Leu (Taka 36,437) | Taka 36,803 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,123 Leu (Taka 10,211) | Taka 12,836 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 Leu (Taka 1,407) | Taka 341 | + 313% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Leu (Taka 337) | Taka 1,289 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 199% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 199% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,482 Leu (Taka 7,130) | Taka 1,745 | + 309% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,025 Leu (Taka 4,931) | Taka 1,618 | + 205% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,388 Leu (Taka 6,677) | Taka 4,829 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,541 Leu (Taka 12,221) | Taka 3,962 | + 208% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 47% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,977 Leu (Taka 1,029,212) | Taka 2,174,310 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (Taka 85) | Taka 94 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172 Leu (Taka 825) | Taka 2,580 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 28% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 165 Leu (Taka 794) | Taka 189 | + 321% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (Taka 495) | Taka 588 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 293 Leu (Taka 1,408) | Taka 914 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 70 Leu (Taka 339) | Taka 560 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (Taka 273) | Taka 256 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 69 Leu (Taka 332) | Taka 340 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Leu (Taka 95) | Taka 87 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Leu (Taka 116) | Taka 102 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 186 Leu (Taka 894) | Taka 232 | + 286% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (Taka 1,579) | Taka 1,040 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 210 Leu (Taka 1,011) | Taka 886 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 431 Leu (Taka 2,071) | Taka 2,026 | + 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (Taka 3,685) | Taka 2,404 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81 Leu (Taka 389) | Taka 1,227 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Leu (Taka 138) | Taka 393 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 Leu (Taka 149) | Taka 572 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (Taka 47,089) | Taka 35,756 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (Taka 7) | Taka 1.70 | + 324% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (Taka 3,189) | Taka 1,895 | + 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 Leu (Taka 331) | Taka 277 | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,630 prices entered by 218 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
4.810
BDT
/
MDL
Cost of living in Moldova is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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