Cost of living in Moldova compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 160 Leu (Taka 996) | Taka 353 | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 134 Leu (Taka 835) | Taka 391 | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 74 Leu (Taka 460) | Taka 192 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Leu (Taka 131) | Taka 94 | + 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 Leu (Taka 272) | Taka 141 | + 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Leu (Taka 205) | Taka 84 | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (Taka 442) | Taka 706 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Leu (Taka 105) | Taka 255 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (Taka 86) | Taka 49 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32 Leu (Taka 201) | Taka 488 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 142 Leu (Taka 883) | Taka 1,497 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Leu (Taka 197) | Taka 124 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (Taka 46) | Taka 55 | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 76% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,559 Leu (Taka 96,635) | Taka 33,953 | + 185% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,316 Leu (Taka 57,861) | Taka 26,922 | + 115% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,345 Leu (Taka 26,987) | Taka 4,016 | + 572% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,958 Leu (Taka 55,636) | Taka 61,660 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,648 Leu (Taka 35,081) | Taka 24,728 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,241 Leu (Taka 13,919) | Taka 3,381 | + 312% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172 Leu (Taka 1,068) | Taka 867 | + 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (Taka 39,095) | Taka 44,419 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (Taka 24,918) | Taka 19,150 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (Taka 1,939) | Taka 561 | + 245% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (Taka 616) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 100% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 100% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 973 Leu (Taka 6,044) | Taka 1,826 | + 231% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 899 Leu (Taka 5,586) | Taka 3,700 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,928 Leu (Taka 11,973) | Taka 4,382 | + 173% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,252 Leu (Taka 13,988) | Taka 4,090 | + 242% | |
| 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 | 230,000 Leu (Taka 1,428,522) | Taka 4,000,000 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu (Taka 165) | Taka 135 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 394 Leu (Taka 2,449) | Taka 2,087 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (Taka 554) | Taka 228 | + 143% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (Taka 497) | Taka 647 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (Taka 2,194) | Taka 1,685 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (Taka 497) | Taka 409 | + 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (Taka 660) | Taka 325 | + 103% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (Taka 425) | Taka 468 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (Taka 168) | Taka 94 | + 79% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (Taka 293) | Taka 172 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (Taka 685) | Taka 640 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | + 59% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 59% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Moldova | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 334 Leu (Taka 2,077) | Taka 1,089 | + 91% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 213 Leu (Taka 1,325) | Taka 941 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 668 Leu (Taka 4,148) | Taka 1,610 | + 158% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 454 Leu (Taka 2,820) | Taka 3,685 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106 Leu (Taka 660) | Taka 790 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Leu (Taka 245) | Taka 266 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (Taka 233) | Taka 422 | - 45% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 Leu (Taka 93,164) | Taka 35,756 | + 161% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (Taka 6) | Taka 2.24 | + 177% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,335 Leu (Taka 8,289) | Taka 3,261 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Leu (Taka 309) | Taka 300 | + 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 919 prices entered by 315 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
6.211
BDT
/
MDL
Cost of living in Moldova is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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