- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 Leu (R$ 19) | R$ 29 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (R$ 2.91) | R$ 3.27 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (R$ 5.53) | R$ 7 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (R$ 4.09) | R$ 4.81 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Leu (R$ 16) | R$ 15 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (R$ 3.43) | R$ 5.65 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (R$ 1.59) | R$ 3.28 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (R$ 3.40) | R$ 4.54 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (R$ 24) | R$ 40 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (R$ 5.00) | R$ 6 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (R$ 1.36) | R$ 3.24 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (R$ 2,310) | R$ 3,149 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (R$ 1,467) | R$ 1,958 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (R$ 404) | R$ 584 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (R$ 1,265) | R$ 2,165 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (R$ 801) | R$ 1,367 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (R$ 267) | R$ 421 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (R$ 38) | R$ 83 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (R$ 1,599) | R$ 1,730 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (R$ 457) | R$ 425 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (R$ 53) | R$ 21 | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (R$ 16) | R$ 17 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (R$ 221) | R$ 205 | + 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (R$ 197) | R$ 181 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (R$ 371) | R$ 332 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (R$ 467) | R$ 256 | + 83% | |
| Transportation | + 28% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 28% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (R$ 71,177) | R$ 87,319 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (R$ 4.01) | R$ 4.33 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,458 Leu (R$ 328) | R$ 203 | + 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (R$ 25) | R$ 16 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (R$ 24) | R$ 47 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (R$ 70) | R$ 235 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (R$ 8) | R$ 18 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (R$ 5.12) | R$ 6 | - 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (R$ 6) | R$ 4.08 | + 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (R$ 17) | R$ 40 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (R$ 56) | R$ 95 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Leu (R$ 41) | R$ 51 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Leu (R$ 68) | R$ 179 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (R$ 111) | R$ 179 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (R$ 19) | R$ 24 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (R$ 6) | R$ 11 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (R$ 3,035) | R$ 2,723 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (R$ 0.28) | R$ 1.18 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (R$ 148) | R$ 116 | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (R$ 5.89) | R$ 10 | - 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.22504
BRL
/
MDL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 25,031 prices entered by 2,471 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 10% cheaper than in Brazil
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