Cost of living in Moldova compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is about the same as in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 160 Leu (64元) | 47元 | + 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 134 Leu (54元) | 40元 | + 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 74 Leu (30元) | 15元 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Leu (8元) | 16元 | - 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 Leu (17元) | 18元 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Leu (13元) | 10元 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (28元) | 61元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Leu (7元) | 15元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (5.52元) | 7元 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 32 Leu (13元) | 6元 | + 106% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 142 Leu (57元) | 119元 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Leu (13元) | 9元 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (2.92元) | 15元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,559 Leu (6,197元) | 11,988元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 9,316 Leu (3,711元) | 6,948元 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,345 Leu (1,731元) | 489元 | + 254% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,958 Leu (3,568元) | 6,875元 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,648 Leu (2,250元) | 4,568元 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,241 Leu (893元) | 358元 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 172 Leu (68元) | 107元 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (2,507元) | 1,370元 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (1,598元) | 717元 | + 123% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (124元) | 35元 | + 251% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (39元) | 46元 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 973 Leu (388元) | 489元 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 899 Leu (358元) | 245元 | + 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,928 Leu (768元) | 604元 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,252 Leu (897元) | 781元 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 230,000 Leu (91,610元) | 156,400元 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu (11元) | 8元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 394 Leu (157元) | 218元 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (36元) | 37元 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (32元) | 25元 | + 26% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (141元) | 407元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (32元) | 46元 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (42元) | 44元 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (27元) | 38元 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (11元) | 11元 | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (19元) | 15元 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (44元) | 77元 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 334 Leu (133元) | 214元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 213 Leu (85元) | 105元 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 668 Leu (266元) | 1,346元 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 454 Leu (181元) | 410元 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106 Leu (42元) | 70元 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 39 Leu (16元) | 31元 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (15元) | 17元 | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 Leu (5,975元) | 3,025元 | + 97% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (0.40元) | 0.27元 | + 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,335 Leu (532元) | 373元 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 50 Leu (20元) | 23元 | - 14% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,779 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 16% cheaper than in China
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