Cost of living in Moldova compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 Leu (R$ 29) | R$ 29 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 Leu (R$ 21) | R$ 29 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Leu (R$ 12) | R$ 9 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Leu (R$ 4.68) | R$ 4.15 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Leu (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu (R$ 8) | R$ 5.77 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83 Leu (R$ 25) | R$ 19 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (R$ 4.83) | R$ 7 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (R$ 3.17) | R$ 4.50 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Leu (R$ 3.77) | R$ 5.51 | - 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 Leu (R$ 27) | R$ 42 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Leu (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (R$ 2.03) | R$ 3.54 | - 43% | |
| 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 | 8,711 Leu (R$ 2,624) | R$ 3,038 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,747 Leu (R$ 1,731) | R$ 2,039 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Leu (R$ 452) | R$ 578 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,505 Leu (R$ 1,658) | R$ 2,272 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,753 Leu (R$ 1,130) | R$ 1,481 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 851 Leu (R$ 256) | R$ 431 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Leu (R$ 24) | R$ 79 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (R$ 1,432) | R$ 1,798 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (R$ 556) | R$ 530 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Leu (R$ 60) | R$ 24 | + 150% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (R$ 45) | R$ 18 | + 150% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 829 Leu (R$ 250) | R$ 211 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 501 Leu (R$ 151) | R$ 191 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,758 Leu (R$ 530) | R$ 343 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,604 Leu (R$ 483) | R$ 251 | + 93% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 42% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (R$ 90,376) | R$ 98,917 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 Leu (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Leu (R$ 49) | R$ 221 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 Leu (R$ 24) | R$ 18 | + 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (R$ 42) | R$ 46 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (R$ 75) | R$ 233 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (R$ 9) | R$ 18 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Leu (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (R$ 8) | R$ 5.87 | + 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (R$ 9) | R$ 4.73 | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 Leu (R$ 34) | R$ 48 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Moldova | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Leu (R$ 90) | R$ 93 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 168 Leu (R$ 51) | R$ 54 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Leu (R$ 60) | R$ 191 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 Leu (R$ 151) | R$ 183 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Leu (R$ 24) | R$ 28 | - 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Leu (R$ 15) | R$ 11 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Leu (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,000 Leu (R$ 3,916) | R$ 3,813 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (R$ 0.30) | R$ 1.26 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 Leu (R$ 121) | R$ 126 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Leu (R$ 12) | R$ 10 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 16,426 prices entered by 2,122 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 24% cheaper than in Brazil
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