- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Leu (36元) | 53元 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (30元) | 33元 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (14元) | 15元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (5.29元) | 16元 | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (10元) | 16元 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (7元) | 8元 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Leu (30元) | 63元 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (6元) | 13元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (2.89元) | 7元 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (6元) | 5.64元 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (44元) | 114元 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (9元) | 8元 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (2.46元) | 12元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (4,194元) | 9,680元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (2,663元) | 4,478元 | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (734元) | 425元 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (2,297元) | 5,603元 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (1,454元) | 3,523元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (484元) | 305元 | + 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (68元) | 88元 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (2,904元) | 2,242元 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (829元) | 678元 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (95元) | 40元 | + 136% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (29元) | 39元 | - 25% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (402元) | 554元 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (357元) | 280元 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (674元) | 614元 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (849元) | 672元 | + 26% | |
| Transportation | + 97% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 97% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (129,243元) | 145,666元 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (7元) | 7元 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,458 Leu (596元) | 154元 | + 287% | |
| Personal Care | - 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 36% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (45元) | 26元 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (43元) | 32元 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (127元) | 425元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (14元) | 30元 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (26元) | 37元 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (23元) | 38元 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (9元) | 10元 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (12元) | 14元 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (32元) | 59元 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (102元) | 159元 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Leu (74元) | 86元 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Leu (123元) | 723元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (202元) | 375元 | - 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (34元) | 60元 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (15元) | 34元 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (12元) | 34元 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (5,511元) | 3,310元 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (0.51元) | 0.98元 | - 48% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (269元) | 300元 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (11元) | 20元 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 7% cheaper than in China
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