Cost of living in Moldova compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 Leu (₨294) | ₨350 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 Leu (₨353) | ₨290 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47 Leu (₨197) | ₨142 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (₨59) | ₨52 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Leu (₨125) | ₨72 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 Leu (₨107) | ₨36 | + 197% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 Leu (₨285) | ₨229 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 Leu (₨88) | ₨138 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Leu (₨51) | ₨31 | + 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Leu (₨71) | ₨132 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 140 Leu (₨586) | ₨763 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (₨98) | ₨85 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (₨30) | ₨36 | - 15% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 20% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,340 Leu (₨34,793) | ₨33,514 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,064 Leu (₨25,296) | ₨20,078 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,610 Leu (₨6,715) | ₨4,877 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,000 Leu (₨25,031) | ₨19,082 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,115 Leu (₨17,165) | ₨12,146 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,596 Leu (₨6,659) | ₨3,419 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 136 Leu (₨569) | ₨678 | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,400 Leu (₨30,872) | ₨29,148 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,332 Leu (₨5,558) | ₨10,326 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 181 Leu (₨755) | ₨399 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Leu (₨292) | ₨250 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 891 Leu (₨3,718) | ₨2,330 | + 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Leu (₨2,503) | ₨2,598 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,321 Leu (₨5,510) | ₨3,668 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,894 Leu (₨7,903) | ₨2,755 | + 187% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 15% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,318 Leu (₨1,002,554) | ₨921,658 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Leu (₨70) | ₨79 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172 Leu (₨716) | ₨1,229 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Leu (₨569) | ₨105 | + 444% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (₨429) | ₨209 | + 106% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 324 Leu (₨1,353) | ₨622 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 114 Leu (₨476) | ₨319 | + 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (₨237) | ₨163 | + 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 93 Leu (₨390) | ₨255 | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 Leu (₨90) | ₨141 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (₨129) | ₨67 | + 92% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 Leu (₨296) | ₨240 | + 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 18% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267 Leu (₨1,115) | ₨1,189 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 195 Leu (₨813) | ₨473 | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 Leu (₨2,086) | ₨1,675 | + 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (₨3,196) | ₨1,633 | + 96% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 Leu (₨231) | ₨597 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Leu (₨124) | ₨195 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Leu (₨144) | ₨190 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (₨40,842) | ₨35,885 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (₨6) | ₨5.16 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (₨2,766) | ₨1,585 | + 74% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 Leu (₨152) | ₨271 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 12,160 prices entered by 2,247 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 9% more expensive than in India
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