Cost of living in Moldova compared to Canada
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Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Moldova is 49% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Moldova | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 Leu (C$12) | C$24 | - 49% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 162 Leu (C$12) | C$14 | - 14% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 74 Leu (C$5.65) | C$10 | - 42% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Leu (C$1.60) | C$3.28 | - 51% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 Leu (C$3.34) | C$5.88 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Leu (C$2.52) | C$5.56 | - 55% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (C$5.42) | C$11 | - 51% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Leu (C$1.29) | C$5.47 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (C$1.06) | C$3.31 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Leu (C$1.65) | C$4.03 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106 Leu (C$8) | C$21 | - 61% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Leu (C$2.41) | C$3.23 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (C$0.56) | C$2.58 | - 78% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Moldova is 58% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Moldova | Canada | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,706 Leu (C$1,044) | C$2,911 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,942 Leu (C$834) | C$2,295 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,428 Leu (C$337) | C$240 | + 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu (C$595) | C$2,062 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu (C$386) | C$1,501 | - 74% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,566 Leu (C$196) | C$128 | + 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 176 Leu (C$13) | C$65 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (C$480) | C$401 | + 20% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (C$306) | C$213 | + 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (C$24) | C$14 | + 68% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (C$8) | C$30 | - 75% | |
Clothes | - 4% | |||
Clothes in Moldova is about the same as in Canada | ||||
Moldova | Canada | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu (C$74) | C$80 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu (C$56) | C$57 | - 0% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu (C$137) | C$147 | - 7% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu (C$166) | C$173 | - 4% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Moldova is 57% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Moldova | Canada | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu (C$30,674) | C$33,546 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu (C$2.02) | C$1.60 | + 27% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 231 Leu (C$18) | C$106 | - 83% | |
Personal Care | - 42% | |||
Personal Care in Moldova is 42% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Moldova | Canada | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (C$7) | C$11 | - 38% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (C$6) | C$24 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (C$27) | C$103 | - 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (C$6) | C$10 | - 37% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (C$8) | C$6 | + 25% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (C$5.22) | C$6 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (C$2.06) | C$4.45 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (C$3.59) | C$3.63 | - 1% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (C$8) | C$31 | - 73% | |
Entertainment | - 53% | |||
Entertainment in Moldova is 53% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
Moldova | Canada | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 334 Leu (C$25) | C$68 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 236 Leu (C$18) | C$31 | - 42% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 668 Leu (C$51) | C$217 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 572 Leu (C$44) | C$129 | - 66% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106 Leu (C$8) | C$15 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (C$2.43) | C$5.88 | - 59% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (C$2.86) | C$8 | - 65% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 Leu (C$1,143) | C$808 | + 41% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (C$0.08) | C$0.44 | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 788 Leu (C$60) | C$67 | - 11% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 48 Leu (C$3.62) | C$18 | - 80% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,734 prices entered by 749 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Moldova is 53% cheaper than in Canada
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