- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 Leu (34元) | 50元 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (29元) | 34元 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (13元) | 15元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (5.10元) | 15元 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (10元) | 16元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (7元) | 8元 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Leu (29元) | 57元 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (6元) | 14元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (2.79元) | 7元 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (5.95元) | 5.59元 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (42元) | 115元 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (9元) | 7元 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (2.38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 (4,045元) | 9,408元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (2,568元) | 4,307元 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (708元) | 439元 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (2,216元) | 5,706元 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (1,402元) | 3,520元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (467元) | 311元 | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (66元) | 86元 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (2,801元) | 2,131元 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (800元) | 703元 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (92元) | 37元 | + 147% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (28元) | 38元 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (388元) | 556元 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (345元) | 260元 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (650元) | 624元 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (819元) | 694元 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 91% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 91% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (124,649元) | 143,509元 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (7元) | 7元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,458 Leu (575元) | 157元 | + 267% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (43元) | 26元 | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (42元) | 30元 | + 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (122元) | 493元 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (14元) | 29元 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (25元) | 36元 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (22元) | 36元 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (9元) | 9元 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (11元) | 14元 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (30元) | 59元 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 29% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (99元) | 148元 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Leu (71元) | 86元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Leu (118元) | 752元 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (195元) | 367元 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (32元) | 59元 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (14元) | 34元 | - 58% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (11元) | 33元 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (5,315元) | 3,255元 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (0.49元) | 1.04元 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (259元) | 309元 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (10元) | 20元 | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 18, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 9% cheaper than in China
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