Cost of living in Moldova compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 49% | |||
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Food in Moldova is 49% more expensive than in India | ||||
Moldova | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 Leu (₨739) | ₨417 | + 78% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 162 Leu (₨759) | ₨340 | + 124% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 74 Leu (₨347) | ₨168 | + 107% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Leu (₨99) | ₨60 | + 65% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 Leu (₨205) | ₨87 | + 136% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Leu (₨155) | ₨47 | + 226% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (₨333) | ₨243 | + 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Leu (₨80) | ₨182 | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (₨65) | ₨32 | + 104% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Leu (₨101) | ₨155 | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106 Leu (₨498) | ₨905 | - 45% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Leu (₨148) | ₨88 | + 68% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (₨34) | ₨39 | - 12% | |
Housing | + 67% | |||
Housing in Moldova is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
Moldova | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,706 Leu (₨64,181) | ₨46,457 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,942 Leu (₨51,240) | ₨26,696 | + 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,428 Leu (₨20,736) | ₨4,673 | + 344% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu (₨36,577) | ₨26,601 | + 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu (₨23,723) | ₨14,895 | + 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,566 Leu (₨12,015) | ₨4,065 | + 196% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 176 Leu (₨823) | ₨595 | + 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (₨29,476) | ₨29,913 | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (₨18,787) | ₨10,503 | + 79% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (₨1,462) | ₨455 | + 222% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (₨464) | ₨647 | - 28% | |
Clothes | + 56% | |||
Clothes in Moldova is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
Moldova | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu (₨4,523) | ₨2,412 | + 88% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu (₨3,470) | ₨2,912 | + 19% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu (₨8,447) | ₨4,109 | + 106% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu (₨10,189) | ₨2,950 | + 245% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Moldova is 6% more expensive than in India | ||||
Moldova | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu (₨1,884,963) | ₨1,910,150 | - 1% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu (₨124) | ₨102 | + 22% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 231 Leu (₨1,084) | ₨1,062 | + 2% | |
Personal Care | + 73% | |||
Personal Care in Moldova is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
Moldova | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (₨418) | ₨140 | + 199% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (₨375) | ₨241 | + 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (₨1,654) | ₨953 | + 74% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (₨375) | ₨386 | - 3% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (₨498) | ₨200 | + 149% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (₨321) | ₨294 | + 9% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (₨126) | ₨155 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (₨221) | ₨86 | + 158% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (₨517) | ₨275 | + 88% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in Moldova is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
Moldova | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 334 Leu (₨1,566) | ₨1,451 | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 236 Leu (₨1,104) | ₨688 | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 668 Leu (₨3,127) | ₨1,587 | + 97% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 572 Leu (₨2,679) | ₨2,125 | + 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106 Leu (₨498) | ₨625 | - 20% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (₨150) | ₨191 | - 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (₨176) | ₨188 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 Leu (₨70,241) | ₨47,373 | + 48% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (₨4.68) | ₨1.67 | + 181% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 788 Leu (₨3,689) | ₨1,611 | + 129% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 48 Leu (₨223) | ₨289 | - 23% | |
TOTAL | + 40% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,558 prices entered by 1,068 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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Cost of living in Moldova is 40% more expensive than in India
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