Cost of living in Moldova compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Leu (₨284) | ₨394 | - 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Leu (₨265) | ₨277 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (₨136) | ₨143 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (₨51) | ₨52 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Leu (₨96) | ₨73 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Leu (₨89) | ₨37 | + 142% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 Leu (₨228) | ₨209 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Leu (₨54) | ₨140 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Leu (₨54) | ₨28 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Leu (₨74) | ₨127 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (₨541) | ₨853 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (₨98) | ₨83 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (₨26) | ₨35 | - 25% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 60% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,871 Leu (₨44,009) | ₨31,379 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,953 Leu (₨28,148) | ₨20,124 | + 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,475 Leu (₨5,970) | ₨4,104 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,369 Leu (₨66,266) | ₨24,066 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,699 Leu (₨14,973) | ₨14,061 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,771 Leu (₨7,168) | ₨3,193 | + 124% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 165 Leu (₨668) | ₨744 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,575 Leu (₨30,668) | ₨30,596 | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,123 Leu (₨8,594) | ₨10,684 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 Leu (₨1,184) | ₨376 | + 215% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Leu (₨283) | ₨291 | - 3% | |
| Clothes | + 86% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 86% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,482 Leu (₨6,001) | ₨2,388 | + 151% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,025 Leu (₨4,150) | ₨2,586 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,388 Leu (₨5,620) | ₨3,770 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,541 Leu (₨10,286) | ₨2,768 | + 272% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 18% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,977 Leu (₨866,247) | ₨925,218 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (₨72) | ₨76 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172 Leu (₨695) | ₨1,208 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 165 Leu (₨668) | ₨111 | + 503% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (₨417) | ₨211 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 293 Leu (₨1,185) | ₨1,015 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 70 Leu (₨285) | ₨250 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (₨230) | ₨174 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 69 Leu (₨279) | ₨231 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Leu (₨80) | ₨148 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Leu (₨98) | ₨67 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 186 Leu (₨753) | ₨254 | + 197% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (₨1,329) | ₨1,215 | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 210 Leu (₨851) | ₨476 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 431 Leu (₨1,743) | ₨1,807 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (₨3,101) | ₨1,940 | + 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81 Leu (₨327) | ₨686 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Leu (₨116) | ₨220 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 Leu (₨126) | ₨236 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (₨39,633) | ₨34,455 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (₨6) | ₨3.96 | + 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (₨2,684) | ₨1,992 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 Leu (₨279) | ₨244 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 19,666 prices entered by 2,365 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 17% more expensive than in India
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