Cost of living in Moldova compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 Leu (29元) | 41元 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Leu (27元) | 34元 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (14元) | 16元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (5.35元) | 15元 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (10元) | 13元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Leu (10元) | 8元 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Leu (23元) | 50元 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (6元) | 14元 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (5.63元) | 6元 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Leu (8元) | 5.52元 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (55元) | 100元 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (10元) | 8元 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (2.88元) | 14元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,871 Leu (4,476元) | 8,141元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,953 Leu (2,863元) | 4,333元 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,283 Leu (528元) | 413元 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,369 Leu (6,740元) | 5,109元 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,699 Leu (1,523元) | 2,773元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,771 Leu (729元) | 292元 | + 150% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 144 Leu (59元) | 87元 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,575 Leu (3,119元) | 2,336元 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,123 Leu (874元) | 513元 | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 214 Leu (88元) | 38元 | + 129% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Leu (29元) | 50元 | - 43% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 62% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,482 Leu (610元) | 436元 | + 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,025 Leu (422元) | 235元 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,428 Leu (588元) | 603元 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,541 Leu (1,046元) | 521元 | + 101% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,977 Leu (88,109元) | 132,320元 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (7元) | 7元 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172 Leu (71元) | 157元 | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Leu (56元) | 31元 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (42元) | 32元 | + 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 293 Leu (121元) | 368元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 114 Leu (47元) | 46元 | + 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (23元) | 51元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 74 Leu (31元) | 34元 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 Leu (7元) | 8元 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (13元) | 12元 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 106 Leu (44元) | 76元 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (135元) | 177元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 214 Leu (88元) | 96元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,195 Leu (492元) | 1,146元 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (315元) | 365元 | - 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81 Leu (33元) | 67元 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Leu (12元) | 32元 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 Leu (13元) | 27元 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (4,031元) | 3,242元 | + 24% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (0.62元) | 0.28元 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (273元) | 310元 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 Leu (11元) | 21元 | - 46% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 18% cheaper than in China
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