- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Leu (₨378) | ₨385 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 74 Leu (₨309) | ₨268 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (₨144) | ₨144 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (₨53) | ₨51 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (₨103) | ₨71 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Leu (₨88) | ₨42 | + 110% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (₨299) | ₨198 | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (₨66) | ₨137 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (₨31) | ₨25 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (₨65) | ₨119 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 102 Leu (₨429) | ₨817 | - 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (₨92) | ₨81 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (₨25) | ₨31 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (₨43,080) | ₨30,831 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (₨27,355) | ₨20,953 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (₨7,537) | ₨4,332 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (₨23,598) | ₨25,264 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (₨14,935) | ₨14,602 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (₨4,971) | ₨3,697 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (₨702) | ₨862 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (₨29,828) | ₨34,057 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (₨8,515) | ₨10,358 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (₨979) | ₨384 | + 155% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (₨298) | ₨488 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (₨4,131) | ₨2,420 | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (₨3,672) | ₨2,740 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (₨6,922) | ₨3,707 | + 87% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (₨8,720) | ₨2,916 | + 199% | |
| Transportation | + 200% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 200% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (₨1,327,581) | ₨858,601 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (₨75) | ₨76 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,837 Leu (₨7,712) | ₨1,263 | + 511% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (₨460) | ₨117 | + 293% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (₨442) | ₨281 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (₨1,301) | ₨1,385 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (₨147) | ₨235 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (₨269) | ₨179 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (₨236) | ₨222 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (₨95) | ₨136 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (₨120) | ₨68 | + 76% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (₨325) | ₨273 | + 19% | |
| Entertainment | - 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 22% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 258 Leu (₨1,083) | ₨1,203 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 189 Leu (₨795) | ₨466 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 346 Leu (₨1,452) | ₨1,805 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 507 Leu (₨2,128) | ₨1,803 | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (₨345) | ₨614 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (₨145) | ₨188 | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 Leu (₨124) | ₨202 | - 39% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (₨56,608) | ₨38,517 | + 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (₨5.21) | ₨29 | - 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (₨2,759) | ₨1,887 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 27 Leu (₨112) | ₨246 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,155 prices entered by 4,884 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 47% more expensive than in India
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