Cost of living in Moldova compared to Croatia
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Food | - 28% | |||
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Food in Moldova is 28% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Moldova | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 Leu (€8) | €11 | - 28% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 162 Leu (€8) | €8 | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 74 Leu (€3.84) | €4.82 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Leu (€1.09) | €1.15 | - 5% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 Leu (€2.27) | €5.58 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Leu (€1.71) | €2.30 | - 26% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (€3.69) | €5.23 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Leu (€0.88) | €1.37 | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (€0.72) | €1.16 | - 38% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Leu (€1.12) | €1.47 | - 24% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106 Leu (€5.51) | €6 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Leu (€1.64) | €2.23 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (€0.38) | €1.02 | - 63% | |
Housing | - 24% | |||
Housing in Moldova is 24% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Moldova | Croatia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,706 Leu (€710) | €931 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,942 Leu (€567) | €660 | - 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,428 Leu (€230) | €140 | + 64% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu (€405) | €591 | - 31% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu (€263) | €444 | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,566 Leu (€133) | €201 | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 176 Leu (€9) | €24 | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (€326) | €808 | - 60% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (€208) | €84 | + 146% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (€16) | €12 | + 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (€5.14) | €11 | - 55% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Moldova is 7% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Moldova | Croatia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu (€50) | €86 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu (€38) | €34 | + 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu (€94) | €88 | + 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu (€113) | €105 | + 7% | |
Transportation | - 48% | |||
Transportation in Moldova is 48% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Moldova | Croatia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu (€20,866) | €27,558 | - 24% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu (€1.38) | €1.48 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 231 Leu (€12) | €47 | - 75% | |
Personal Care | - 18% | |||
Personal Care in Moldova is 18% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Moldova | Croatia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (€4.62) | €7 | - 33% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (€4.15) | €10 | - 57% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (€18) | €47 | - 61% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (€4.15) | €4.01 | + 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (€5.51) | €3.49 | + 58% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (€3.55) | €3.25 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (€1.40) | €2.04 | - 31% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (€2.44) | €2.49 | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (€5.72) | €10 | - 45% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Moldova is 34% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
Moldova | Croatia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 334 Leu (€17) | €49 | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 236 Leu (€12) | €13 | - 7% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 668 Leu (€35) | €30 | + 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 572 Leu (€30) | €52 | - 43% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106 Leu (€5.51) | €8 | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (€1.66) | €1.89 | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (€1.95) | €2.68 | - 27% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 Leu (€778) | €824 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (€0.05) | €0.12 | - 57% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 788 Leu (€41) | €43 | - 5% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 48 Leu (€2.47) | €4.84 | - 49% | |
TOTAL | - 32% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 433 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 12, 2024.
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Cost of living in Moldova is 32% cheaper than in Croatia
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