Cost of living in Moldova compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 Leu (R$ 21) | R$ 28 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 Leu (R$ 26) | R$ 27 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47 Leu (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (R$ 4.31) | R$ 3.81 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Leu (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 Leu (R$ 8) | R$ 5.51 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 Leu (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 Leu (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Leu (R$ 3.74) | R$ 4.41 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Leu (R$ 5.13) | R$ 4.82 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 140 Leu (R$ 43) | R$ 38 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (R$ 2.21) | R$ 3.35 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,340 Leu (R$ 2,528) | R$ 3,140 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,064 Leu (R$ 1,838) | R$ 1,856 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,610 Leu (R$ 488) | R$ 488 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,000 Leu (R$ 1,818) | R$ 2,114 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,115 Leu (R$ 1,247) | R$ 1,310 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,596 Leu (R$ 484) | R$ 341 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 136 Leu (R$ 41) | R$ 78 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,400 Leu (R$ 2,243) | R$ 1,630 | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,332 Leu (R$ 404) | R$ 465 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 181 Leu (R$ 55) | R$ 23 | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Leu (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 24% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 891 Leu (R$ 270) | R$ 212 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Leu (R$ 182) | R$ 192 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,321 Leu (R$ 400) | R$ 323 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,894 Leu (R$ 574) | R$ 246 | + 133% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 44% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,318 Leu (R$ 72,833) | R$ 89,066 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Leu (R$ 5.10) | R$ 4.39 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172 Leu (R$ 52) | R$ 217 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Leu (R$ 41) | R$ 17 | + 148% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (R$ 31) | R$ 39 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 324 Leu (R$ 98) | R$ 219 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 114 Leu (R$ 35) | R$ 15 | + 126% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 93 Leu (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 83% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 Leu (R$ 7) | R$ 5.79 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (R$ 9) | R$ 3.99 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 Leu (R$ 21) | R$ 42 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267 Leu (R$ 81) | R$ 96 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 195 Leu (R$ 59) | R$ 53 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 Leu (R$ 152) | R$ 226 | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (R$ 232) | R$ 188 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 Leu (R$ 17) | R$ 25 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Leu (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Leu (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (R$ 2,967) | R$ 3,464 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (R$ 0.45) | R$ 1.24 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (R$ 201) | R$ 118 | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 Leu (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 14,975 prices entered by 1,523 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 15% cheaper than in Brazil
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