Cost of living in Moldova compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 102 Leu (37元) | 55元 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 Leu (31元) | 37元 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 Leu (18元) | 16元 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Leu (5.80元) | 13元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Leu (11元) | 14元 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Leu (10元) | 8元 | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Leu (27元) | 56元 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 Leu (7元) | 13元 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Leu (4.47元) | 7元 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (5.36元) | 6元 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (48元) | 119元 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 Leu (10元) | 9元 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Leu (2.80元) | 10元 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,565 Leu (3,102元) | 7,672元 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,959 Leu (2,158元) | 4,711元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,579 Leu (572元) | 412元 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,000 Leu (2,173元) | 7,031元 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 Leu (1,479元) | 4,064元 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,382 Leu (500元) | 279元 | + 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120 Leu (44元) | 88元 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,550 Leu (2,010元) | 2,091元 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,225 Leu (444元) | 619元 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 186 Leu (68元) | 43元 | + 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (54元) | 41元 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 962 Leu (348元) | 415元 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Leu (217元) | 211元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,658 Leu (601元) | 590元 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,918 Leu (695元) | 663元 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,318 Leu (87,030元) | 159,594元 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Leu (6元) | 6元 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 184 Leu (67元) | 176元 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Leu (49元) | 30元 | + 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (37元) | 36元 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 324 Leu (117元) | 440元 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 114 Leu (41元) | 35元 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (21元) | 38元 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 93 Leu (34元) | 36元 | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 Leu (8元) | 10元 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (11元) | 11元 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 Leu (26元) | 80元 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267 Leu (97元) | 206元 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 199 Leu (72元) | 98元 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 Leu (181元) | 743元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (277元) | 429元 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 Leu (20元) | 67元 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Leu (11元) | 35元 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Leu (13元) | 32元 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (3,545元) | 3,535元 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (0.54元) | 0.68元 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (240元) | 481元 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 Leu (39元) | 23元 | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,073 prices entered by 220 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 39% cheaper than in China
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