Cost of living in Moldova compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 11% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Moldova | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143 Leu (₨621) | ₨361 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 80 Leu (₨345) | ₨333 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Leu (₨181) | ₨178 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (₨59) | ₨55 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 Leu (₨164) | ₨90 | + 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 Leu (₨133) | ₨44 | + 202% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 88 Leu (₨381) | ₨236 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Leu (₨59) | ₨162 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (₨47) | ₨31 | + 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (₨67) | ₨157 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 130 Leu (₨562) | ₨767 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu (₨109) | ₨88 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.73 Leu (₨21) | ₨39 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Moldova | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,807 Leu (₨46,912) | ₨46,438 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,806 Leu (₨25,202) | ₨26,734 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,763 Leu (₨11,993) | ₨5,322 | + 125% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,901 Leu (₨25,617) | ₨24,906 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,344 Leu (₨23,198) | ₨14,288 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,433 Leu (₨6,220) | ₨5,022 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Leu (₨649) | ₨662 | - 2% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (₨20,630) | ₨30,524 | - 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (₨8,015) | ₨12,233 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 227 Leu (₨985) | ₨520 | + 90% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (₨651) | ₨559 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is about the same as in India | ||||
| Moldova | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 829 Leu (₨3,598) | ₨2,582 | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 427 Leu (₨1,853) | ₨2,556 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 Leu (₨5,475) | ₨4,248 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,149 Leu (₨4,987) | ₨3,070 | + 62% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Moldova | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (₨1,302,228) | ₨1,056,360 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu (₨115) | ₨108 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 337 Leu (₨1,462) | ₨1,181 | + 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Moldova | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91 Leu (₨393) | ₨126 | + 211% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (₨608) | ₨247 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 Leu (₨1,202) | ₨1,336 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (₨130) | ₨392 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (₨163) | ₨212 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 Leu (₨199) | ₨269 | - 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (₨109) | ₨177 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Leu (₨168) | ₨92 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 Leu (₨491) | ₨304 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Moldova | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (₨1,425) | ₨1,526 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 190 Leu (₨825) | ₨647 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 236 Leu (₨1,025) | ₨1,500 | - 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 549 Leu (₨2,381) | ₨1,809 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 114 Leu (₨495) | ₨641 | - 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (₨150) | ₨204 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Leu (₨156) | ₨179 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,946 Leu (₨51,853) | ₨47,498 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (₨4.34) | ₨1.06 | + 309% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,186 Leu (₨5,148) | ₨1,773 | + 190% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 41 Leu (₨179) | ₨238 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 7,762 prices entered by 1,126 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 15% more expensive than in India
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