- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
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 | 86 Leu (Taka 416) | Taka 335 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (Taka 353) | Taka 428 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (Taka 164) | Taka 173 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (Taka 63) | Taka 74 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (Taka 119) | Taka 98 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (Taka 88) | Taka 58 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Leu (Taka 354) | Taka 373 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (Taka 74) | Taka 148 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (Taka 34) | Taka 24 | + 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (Taka 73) | Taka 338 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (Taka 517) | Taka 2,417 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (Taka 108) | Taka 101 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (Taka 29) | Taka 46 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 14% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (Taka 49,667) | Taka 42,612 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (Taka 31,538) | Taka 35,009 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (Taka 8,690) | Taka 4,026 | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (Taka 27,207) | Taka 44,270 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (Taka 17,219) | Taka 26,672 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (Taka 5,731) | Taka 3,605 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (Taka 810) | Taka 2,007 | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (Taka 34,390) | Taka 43,423 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (Taka 9,817) | Taka 14,696 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (Taka 1,129) | Taka 299 | + 278% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (Taka 344) | Taka 545 | - 37% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 75% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (Taka 4,763) | Taka 2,215 | + 115% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (Taka 4,234) | Taka 2,647 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (Taka 7,981) | Taka 4,735 | + 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (Taka 10,053) | Taka 4,152 | + 142% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (Taka 1,530,598) | Taka 3,003,560 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (Taka 86) | Taka 93 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,458 Leu (Taka 7,055) | Taka 2,382 | + 196% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (Taka 530) | Taka 419 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (Taka 510) | Taka 522 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (Taka 1,500) | Taka 1,181 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (Taka 169) | Taka 370 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (Taka 310) | Taka 293 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (Taka 273) | Taka 361 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (Taka 110) | Taka 91 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (Taka 138) | Taka 107 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (Taka 374) | Taka 317 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 21% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (Taka 1,210) | Taka 951 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Leu (Taka 877) | Taka 793 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Leu (Taka 1,452) | Taka 3,706 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (Taka 2,397) | Taka 2,831 | - 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (Taka 398) | Taka 1,364 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (Taka 172) | Taka 338 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (Taka 137) | Taka 501 | - 73% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (Taka 65,265) | Taka 35,756 | + 83% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (Taka 6) | Taka 22 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (Taka 3,181) | Taka 2,792 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (Taka 127) | Taka 232 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
4.839
BDT
/
MDL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,896 prices entered by 388 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is about the same as in Bangladesh
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