Cost of living in Moldova compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143 Leu (R$ 39) | R$ 35 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 80 Leu (R$ 22) | R$ 33 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Leu (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (R$ 3.69) | R$ 5.73 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 Leu (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 Leu (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 88 Leu (R$ 24) | R$ 25 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Leu (R$ 3.70) | R$ 9 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (R$ 2.95) | R$ 5.80 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (R$ 4.18) | R$ 5.92 | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 130 Leu (R$ 35) | R$ 44 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.73 Leu (R$ 1.29) | R$ 4.62 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 20% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,807 Leu (R$ 2,939) | R$ 3,562 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,806 Leu (R$ 1,579) | R$ 2,482 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,763 Leu (R$ 751) | R$ 645 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,901 Leu (R$ 1,605) | R$ 2,669 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,344 Leu (R$ 1,453) | R$ 1,724 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,433 Leu (R$ 390) | R$ 600 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Leu (R$ 41) | R$ 89 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (R$ 1,292) | R$ 2,002 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (R$ 502) | R$ 642 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 227 Leu (R$ 62) | R$ 28 | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (R$ 41) | R$ 20 | + 101% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 829 Leu (R$ 225) | R$ 255 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 427 Leu (R$ 116) | R$ 244 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 Leu (R$ 343) | R$ 389 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,149 Leu (R$ 312) | R$ 293 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (R$ 81,583) | R$ 109,371 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 337 Leu (R$ 92) | R$ 227 | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91 Leu (R$ 25) | R$ 21 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (R$ 38) | R$ 48 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 Leu (R$ 75) | R$ 264 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (R$ 8) | R$ 20 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (R$ 10) | R$ 13 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 Leu (R$ 12) | R$ 18 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Leu (R$ 11) | R$ 4.75 | + 122% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 Leu (R$ 31) | R$ 53 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (R$ 89) | R$ 112 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 190 Leu (R$ 52) | R$ 63 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 236 Leu (R$ 64) | R$ 206 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 549 Leu (R$ 149) | R$ 196 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 114 Leu (R$ 31) | R$ 29 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Leu (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,946 Leu (R$ 3,248) | R$ 4,267 | - 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (R$ 0.27) | R$ 1.30 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,186 Leu (R$ 323) | R$ 129 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 41 Leu (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 18,005 prices entered by 1,708 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 28% cheaper than in Brazil
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