Cost of living in Moldova compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143 Leu (Taka 818) | Taka 350 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 80 Leu (Taka 455) | Taka 507 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Leu (Taka 238) | Taka 210 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (Taka 78) | Taka 88 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 Leu (Taka 216) | Taka 129 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 Leu (Taka 176) | Taka 90 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 88 Leu (Taka 502) | Taka 369 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Leu (Taka 78) | Taka 208 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (Taka 62) | Taka 33 | + 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (Taka 88) | Taka 386 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 130 Leu (Taka 741) | Taka 1,412 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu (Taka 143) | Taka 110 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.73 Leu (Taka 27) | Taka 70 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,807 Leu (Taka 61,810) | Taka 52,964 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,806 Leu (Taka 33,206) | Taka 24,651 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,763 Leu (Taka 15,802) | Taka 2,870 | + 451% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,901 Leu (Taka 33,752) | Taka 34,158 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,344 Leu (Taka 30,564) | Taka 20,892 | + 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,433 Leu (Taka 8,195) | Taka 2,246 | + 265% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Leu (Taka 856) | Taka 1,396 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (Taka 27,181) | Taka 35,407 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (Taka 10,560) | Taka 15,748 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 227 Leu (Taka 1,297) | Taka 491 | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (Taka 858) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 829 Leu (Taka 4,740) | Taka 2,970 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 427 Leu (Taka 2,441) | Taka 3,111 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 Leu (Taka 7,214) | Taka 6,985 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,149 Leu (Taka 6,571) | Taka 4,408 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 16% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (Taka 1,715,770) | Taka 3,754,770 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu (Taka 152) | Taka 111 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 337 Leu (Taka 1,926) | Taka 1,500 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91 Leu (Taka 518) | Taka 191 | + 171% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (Taka 801) | Taka 436 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 Leu (Taka 1,583) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (Taka 172) | Taka 487 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (Taka 214) | Taka 286 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 Leu (Taka 262) | Taka 502 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (Taka 143) | Taka 80 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Leu (Taka 221) | Taka 212 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 Leu (Taka 647) | Taka 389 | + 66% | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 39% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (Taka 1,878) | Taka 1,168 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 190 Leu (Taka 1,087) | Taka 858 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 236 Leu (Taka 1,351) | Taka 2,000 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 549 Leu (Taka 3,138) | Taka 2,051 | + 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 114 Leu (Taka 652) | Taka 1,000 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (Taka 197) | Taka 215 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Leu (Taka 206) | Taka 533 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,946 Leu (Taka 68,319) | Taka 35,756 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (Taka 5.72) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,186 Leu (Taka 6,783) | Taka 1,760 | + 285% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 41 Leu (Taka 235) | Taka 274 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 665 prices entered by 243 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
5.719
BDT
/
MDL
Cost of living in Moldova is about the same as in Bangladesh
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