Cost of living in Moldova compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 209 Leu (R$ 68) | R$ 39 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 137 Leu (R$ 45) | R$ 38 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 Leu (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Leu (R$ 8) | R$ 5.58 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54 Leu (R$ 18) | R$ 13 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 Leu (R$ 12) | R$ 8 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (R$ 23) | R$ 27 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (R$ 4.91) | R$ 12 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Leu (R$ 4.37) | R$ 7 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Leu (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Leu (R$ 33) | R$ 50 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Leu (R$ 15) | R$ 10 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Leu (R$ 3.63) | R$ 4.56 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 30% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,062 Leu (R$ 7,555) | R$ 4,084 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,703 Leu (R$ 4,817) | R$ 2,685 | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,743 Leu (R$ 899) | R$ 733 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu (R$ 2,559) | R$ 3,023 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu (R$ 1,660) | R$ 1,980 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,057 Leu (R$ 674) | R$ 529 | + 27% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Leu (R$ 41) | R$ 91 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (R$ 2,062) | R$ 1,814 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (R$ 1,314) | R$ 650 | + 102% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (R$ 102) | R$ 31 | + 227% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (R$ 32) | R$ 22 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 9% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu (R$ 316) | R$ 285 | + 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu (R$ 243) | R$ 280 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu (R$ 591) | R$ 417 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu (R$ 713) | R$ 316 | + 125% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu (R$ 131,869) | R$ 117,661 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24 Leu (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Leu (R$ 66) | R$ 248 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 8% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (R$ 29) | R$ 22 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (R$ 26) | R$ 51 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (R$ 116) | R$ 296 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (R$ 26) | R$ 24 | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (R$ 35) | R$ 14 | + 154% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (R$ 22) | R$ 21 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (R$ 15) | R$ 5.66 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (R$ 36) | R$ 60 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Leu (R$ 197) | R$ 117 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 433 Leu (R$ 142) | R$ 61 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Leu (R$ 131) | R$ 233 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 967 Leu (R$ 317) | R$ 240 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Leu (R$ 33) | R$ 32 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (R$ 10) | R$ 17 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 Leu (R$ 28) | R$ 12 | + 133% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,174 Leu (R$ 5,626) | R$ 3,819 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (R$ 0.33) | R$ 1.50 | - 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 Leu (R$ 80) | R$ 140 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 Leu (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 13,785 prices entered by 1,416 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is about the same as in Brazil
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