Cost of living in Moldova compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 50% | |||
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Food in Moldova is 50% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 284 Leu (Taka 1,844) | Taka 267 | + 590% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 146 Leu (Taka 949) | Taka 546 | + 74% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44 Leu (Taka 286) | Taka 218 | + 31% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27 Leu (Taka 175) | Taka 92 | + 91% | |
12 eggs, large | 56 Leu (Taka 366) | Taka 154 | + 138% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 Leu (Taka 271) | Taka 88 | + 209% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (Taka 462) | Taka 475 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (Taka 97) | Taka 305 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Leu (Taka 87) | Taka 56 | + 55% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Leu (Taka 130) | Taka 407 | - 68% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Leu (Taka 650) | Taka 1,527 | - 57% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Leu (Taka 292) | Taka 137 | + 114% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Leu (Taka 72) | Taka 76 | - 5% | |
Housing | + 119% | |||
Housing in Moldova is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,062 Leu (Taka 149,883) | Taka 38,619 | + 288% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,703 Leu (Taka 95,556) | Taka 21,828 | + 338% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,743 Leu (Taka 17,829) | Taka 5,017 | + 255% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu (Taka 50,766) | Taka 25,126 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu (Taka 32,925) | Taka 15,134 | + 118% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,057 Leu (Taka 13,372) | Taka 10,000 | + 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Leu (Taka 813) | Taka 1,380 | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (Taka 40,910) | Taka 44,973 | - 9% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (Taka 26,074) | Taka 9,570 | + 172% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (Taka 2,029) | Taka 533 | + 281% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (Taka 644) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 139% | |||
Clothes in Moldova is 139% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu (Taka 6,277) | Taka 2,114 | + 197% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu (Taka 4,817) | Taka 2,450 | + 97% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu (Taka 11,723) | Taka 4,870 | + 141% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu (Taka 14,141) | Taka 4,397 | + 222% | |
Transportation | - 23% | |||
Transportation in Moldova is 23% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu (Taka 2,616,153) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24 Leu (Taka 155) | Taka 115 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Leu (Taka 1,300) | Taka 2,408 | - 46% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in Moldova is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (Taka 579) | Taka 836 | - 31% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (Taka 520) | Taka 682 | - 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (Taka 2,295) | Taka 1,500 | + 53% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (Taka 520) | Taka 360 | + 44% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (Taka 691) | Taka 411 | + 68% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (Taka 445) | Taka 625 | - 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (Taka 175) | Taka 102 | + 73% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (Taka 306) | Taka 129 | + 137% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (Taka 717) | Taka 380 | + 89% | |
Entertainment | + 44% | |||
Entertainment in Moldova is 44% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Leu (Taka 3,900) | Taka 1,745 | + 123% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 433 Leu (Taka 2,813) | Taka 1,011 | + 178% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Leu (Taka 2,600) | Taka 3,000 | - 13% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 967 Leu (Taka 6,287) | Taka 3,597 | + 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Leu (Taka 650) | Taka 1,519 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (Taka 208) | Taka 253 | - 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Leu (Taka 260) | Taka 579 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,174 Leu (Taka 111,617) | Taka 35,756 | + 212% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (Taka 6) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 Leu (Taka 1,581) | Taka 2,307 | - 31% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 Leu (Taka 355) | Taka 326 | + 9% | |
TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
6.499
BDT
/
MDL
Cost of living in Moldova is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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