- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 Leu (₨355) | ₨422 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (₨302) | ₨266 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (₨140) | ₨142 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (₨53) | ₨51 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (₨101) | ₨71 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (₨75) | ₨39 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Leu (₨302) | ₨201 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (₨63) | ₨138 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (₨29) | ₨25 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (₨62) | ₨122 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (₨441) | ₨823 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (₨92) | ₨82 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (₨25) | ₨33 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (₨42,385) | ₨30,889 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (₨26,914) | ₨20,947 | + 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (₨7,416) | ₨4,546 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (₨23,218) | ₨24,386 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (₨14,694) | ₨15,555 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (₨4,891) | ₨3,800 | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (₨691) | ₨821 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (₨29,347) | ₨33,825 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (₨8,378) | ₨10,668 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (₨964) | ₨381 | + 153% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (₨294) | ₨566 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (₨4,065) | ₨2,410 | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (₨3,613) | ₨2,670 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (₨6,811) | ₨3,756 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (₨8,579) | ₨2,920 | + 194% | |
| Transportation | + 142% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 142% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (₨1,306,179) | ₨877,820 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (₨74) | ₨78 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,458 Leu (₨6,020) | ₨1,352 | + 345% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (₨452) | ₨134 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (₨435) | ₨280 | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (₨1,280) | ₨1,553 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (₨144) | ₨259 | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (₨264) | ₨179 | + 48% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (₨233) | ₨224 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (₨94) | ₨135 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (₨118) | ₨72 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (₨319) | ₨277 | + 15% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 44% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (₨1,033) | ₨1,192 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Leu (₨748) | ₨473 | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Leu (₨1,239) | ₨1,957 | - 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (₨2,046) | ₨1,761 | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (₨340) | ₨613 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (₨147) | ₨196 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (₨117) | ₨208 | - 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (₨55,696) | ₨38,823 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (₨5.13) | ₨60 | - 91% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (₨2,714) | ₨1,883 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (₨108) | ₨254 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 33,161 prices entered by 4,583 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 21% more expensive than in India
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