Cost of living in Moldova compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Leu (R$ 17) | R$ 28 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Leu (R$ 16) | R$ 26 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (R$ 3.03) | R$ 3.40 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Leu (R$ 5.70) | R$ 7 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Leu (R$ 5.24) | R$ 5.48 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 Leu (R$ 14) | R$ 15 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Leu (R$ 3.21) | R$ 6 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Leu (R$ 3.22) | R$ 3.91 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Leu (R$ 4.41) | R$ 4.53 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (R$ 32) | R$ 40 | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (R$ 5.78) | R$ 7 | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (R$ 1.53) | R$ 3.28 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,871 Leu (R$ 2,603) | R$ 3,140 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,953 Leu (R$ 1,665) | R$ 1,858 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,475 Leu (R$ 353) | R$ 529 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,369 Leu (R$ 3,919) | R$ 1,958 | + 100% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,699 Leu (R$ 885) | R$ 1,288 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,771 Leu (R$ 424) | R$ 356 | + 19% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 165 Leu (R$ 39) | R$ 80 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,575 Leu (R$ 1,814) | R$ 1,570 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,123 Leu (R$ 508) | R$ 432 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 Leu (R$ 70) | R$ 23 | + 211% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Leu (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 2% | |
| Clothes | + 58% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,482 Leu (R$ 355) | R$ 199 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,025 Leu (R$ 245) | R$ 165 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,388 Leu (R$ 332) | R$ 308 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,541 Leu (R$ 608) | R$ 243 | + 151% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 55% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,977 Leu (R$ 51,229) | R$ 87,262 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (R$ 4.23) | R$ 4.34 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172 Leu (R$ 41) | R$ 214 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 165 Leu (R$ 40) | R$ 18 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (R$ 25) | R$ 41 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 293 Leu (R$ 70) | R$ 233 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 70 Leu (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 69 Leu (R$ 17) | R$ 15 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Leu (R$ 4.75) | R$ 5.47 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Leu (R$ 5.77) | R$ 3.91 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 186 Leu (R$ 45) | R$ 38 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (R$ 79) | R$ 97 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 210 Leu (R$ 50) | R$ 49 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 431 Leu (R$ 103) | R$ 199 | - 48% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (R$ 183) | R$ 172 | + 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81 Leu (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Leu (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 Leu (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (R$ 2,344) | R$ 2,801 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (R$ 0.36) | R$ 1.16 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (R$ 159) | R$ 112 | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 Leu (R$ 16) | R$ 10 | + 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,151 prices entered by 1,312 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 21% cheaper than in Brazil
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