Cost of living in Moldova compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 20% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 209 Leu (89元) | 41元 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 137 Leu (58元) | 38元 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 Leu (21元) | 15元 | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Leu (11元) | 14元 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54 Leu (23元) | 15元 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 Leu (16元) | 11元 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (30元) | 50元 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (6元) | 16元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Leu (5.67元) | 6元 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Leu (9元) | 7元 | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Leu (43元) | 89元 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Leu (19元) | 8元 | + 143% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Leu (4.71元) | 12元 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,062 Leu (9,810元) | 11,256元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,703 Leu (6,254元) | 5,000元 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,743 Leu (1,167元) | 450元 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu (3,323元) | 6,564元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu (2,155元) | 3,518元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,057 Leu (875元) | 296元 | + 196% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Leu (53元) | 100元 | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (2,678元) | 1,460元 | + 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (1,707元) | 553元 | + 209% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (133元) | 45元 | + 194% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (42元) | 50元 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 10% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu (411元) | 418元 | - 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu (315元) | 302元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu (767元) | 553元 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu (926元) | 705元 | + 31% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu (171,235元) | 142,248元 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24 Leu (10元) | 8元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Leu (85元) | 217元 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (38元) | 45元 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (34元) | 60元 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (150元) | 114元 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (34元) | 67元 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (45元) | 57元 | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (29元) | 25元 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (11元) | 6元 | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (20元) | 15元 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (47元) | 64元 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 16% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Leu (255元) | 169元 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 433 Leu (184元) | 100元 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Leu (170元) | 1,179元 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 967 Leu (411元) | 320元 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Leu (43元) | 81元 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (14元) | 28元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 Leu (36元) | 19元 | + 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,174 Leu (7,306元) | 3,720元 | + 96% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (0.43元) | 0.34元 | + 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 Leu (103元) | 374元 | - 72% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 Leu (24元) | 25元 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 797 prices entered by 125 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is about the same as in China
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