Cost of living in Moldova compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 Leu (64元) | 36元 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 162 Leu (66元) | 37元 | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 74 Leu (30元) | 13元 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Leu (9元) | 15元 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 44 Leu (18元) | 15元 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Leu (13元) | 11元 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (29元) | 51元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Leu (7元) | 15元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (5.64元) | 7元 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Leu (9元) | 6元 | + 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106 Leu (43元) | 89元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Leu (13元) | 8元 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (2.98元) | 12元 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,074 Leu (8,982元) | 15,701元 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,942 Leu (4,452元) | 7,613元 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,428 Leu (1,802元) | 474元 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu (3,178元) | 6,823元 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu (2,061元) | 3,937元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,566 Leu (1,044元) | 313元 | + 233% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 176 Leu (71元) | 101元 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (2,561元) | 1,340元 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (1,632元) | 542元 | + 201% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (127元) | 35元 | + 264% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (40元) | 48元 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 9% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu (393元) | 415元 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu (302元) | 280元 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu (734元) | 574元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu (885元) | 717元 | + 23% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu (163,786元) | 152,522元 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Leu (9元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231 Leu (94元) | 245元 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is about the same as in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (36元) | 41元 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (33元) | 45元 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (144元) | 111元 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (33元) | 47元 | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (43元) | 44元 | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (28元) | 32元 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (11元) | 9元 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (19元) | 12元 | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (45元) | 79元 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 334 Leu (136元) | 225元 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 236 Leu (96元) | 110元 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 668 Leu (272元) | 481元 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 572 Leu (233元) | 253元 | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Leu (41元) | 74元 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (13元) | 27元 | - 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (15元) | 12元 | + 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,174 Leu (6,988元) | 3,708元 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (0.41元) | 1.19元 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 788 Leu (321元) | 411元 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 53 Leu (22元) | 25元 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,190 prices entered by 140 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 05, 2024.
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Cost of living in Moldova is 15% cheaper than in China
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