Cost of living in Moldova compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 Leu (Taka 455) | Taka 281 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 Leu (Taka 336) | Taka 397 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Leu (Taka 192) | Taka 233 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Leu (Taka 74) | Taka 86 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Leu (Taka 144) | Taka 110 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu (Taka 120) | Taka 57 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83 Leu (Taka 396) | Taka 371 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (Taka 77) | Taka 185 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (Taka 50) | Taka 26 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Leu (Taka 60) | Taka 489 | - 88% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 Leu (Taka 433) | Taka 1,518 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Leu (Taka 144) | Taka 109 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (Taka 32) | Taka 46 | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,711 Leu (Taka 41,721) | Taka 35,010 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,747 Leu (Taka 27,528) | Taka 20,341 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Leu (Taka 7,184) | Taka 3,984 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,505 Leu (Taka 26,368) | Taka 26,136 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,753 Leu (Taka 17,974) | Taka 16,632 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 851 Leu (Taka 4,074) | Taka 2,826 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Leu (Taka 383) | Taka 913 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (Taka 22,763) | Taka 37,121 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (Taka 8,844) | Taka 14,580 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Leu (Taka 958) | Taka 413 | + 132% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (Taka 718) | Taka 226 | + 218% | |
| Clothes | + 68% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 68% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 829 Leu (Taka 3,970) | Taka 1,323 | + 200% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 501 Leu (Taka 2,400) | Taka 1,678 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,758 Leu (Taka 8,419) | Taka 4,600 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,604 Leu (Taka 7,683) | Taka 5,408 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 24% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (Taka 1,436,898) | Taka 2,457,360 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 Leu (Taka 101) | Taka 86 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Leu (Taka 777) | Taka 1,146 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 32% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 Leu (Taka 383) | Taka 296 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (Taka 671) | Taka 1,395 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (Taka 1,197) | Taka 1,191 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (Taka 144) | Taka 498 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (Taka 180) | Taka 208 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Leu (Taka 168) | Taka 451 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (Taka 120) | Taka 177 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (Taka 144) | Taka 206 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 Leu (Taka 542) | Taka 307 | + 77% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Leu (Taka 1,437) | Taka 1,410 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 168 Leu (Taka 804) | Taka 801 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Leu (Taka 958) | Taka 1,939 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 Leu (Taka 2,395) | Taka 2,520 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Leu (Taka 383) | Taka 1,328 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Leu (Taka 239) | Taka 393 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Leu (Taka 168) | Taka 641 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,000 Leu (Taka 62,266) | Taka 35,756 | + 74% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (Taka 4.79) | Taka 2.19 | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 Leu (Taka 1,916) | Taka 1,057 | + 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Leu (Taka 186) | Taka 261 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 765 prices entered by 236 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2022.
Exchange rate:
4.790
BDT
/
MDL
Cost of living in Moldova is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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