Cost of living in Moldova compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 45% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 Leu (34元) | 43元 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 Leu (25元) | 37元 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Leu (14元) | 17元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Leu (5.52元) | 14元 | - 61% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Leu (11元) | 16元 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu (9元) | 9元 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83 Leu (29元) | 48元 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (5.70元) | 13元 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (3.74元) | 6元 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Leu (4.45元) | 7元 | - 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 Leu (32元) | 97元 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Leu (11元) | 9元 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (2.39元) | 13元 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 67% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,555 Leu (3,039元) | 13,898元 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,747 Leu (2,041元) | 8,379元 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Leu (533元) | 462元 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,505 Leu (1,955元) | 6,525元 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,753 Leu (1,333元) | 4,376元 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 851 Leu (302元) | 516元 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 99 Leu (35元) | 140元 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (1,688元) | 1,829元 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (656元) | 546元 | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Leu (71元) | 50元 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (53元) | 66元 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 829 Leu (294元) | 511元 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 501 Leu (178元) | 288元 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,758 Leu (624元) | 654元 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,604 Leu (570元) | 844元 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 41% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (106,560元) | 148,501元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 Leu (9元) | 8元 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 153 Leu (54元) | 206元 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 Leu (28元) | 28元 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (50元) | 27元 | + 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (89元) | 386元 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (11元) | 30元 | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (13元) | 19元 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Leu (12元) | 44元 | - 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (9元) | 21元 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (11元) | 16元 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 Leu (40元) | 82元 | - 51% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Moldova | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Leu (107元) | 260元 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 171 Leu (61元) | 122元 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Leu (71元) | 417元 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 Leu (178元) | 319元 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Leu (28元) | 90元 | - 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Leu (18元) | 31元 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (13元) | 19元 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,000 Leu (4,618元) | 2,968元 | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (0.36元) | 0.24元 | + 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 Leu (142元) | 410元 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 Leu (14元) | 38元 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 50% cheaper than in China
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