- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 6% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Leu (₨378) | ₨420 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (₨317) | ₨266 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (₨148) | ₨143 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (₨56) | ₨52 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (₨107) | ₨72 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (₨79) | ₨41 | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Leu (₨318) | ₨202 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (₨66) | ₨137 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (₨31) | ₨25 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (₨66) | ₨120 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (₨464) | ₨820 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (₨97) | ₨82 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (₨26) | ₨32 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 15% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (₨44,607) | ₨31,135 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (₨28,325) | ₨21,388 | + 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (₨7,804) | ₨4,344 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (₨24,435) | ₨25,495 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (₨15,464) | ₨15,819 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (₨5,147) | ₨3,678 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (₨727) | ₨843 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (₨30,886) | ₨33,576 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (₨8,817) | ₨10,381 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (₨1,014) | ₨380 | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (₨309) | ₨536 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 61% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (₨4,278) | ₨2,388 | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (₨3,802) | ₨2,715 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (₨7,168) | ₨3,675 | + 95% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (₨9,029) | ₨2,909 | + 210% | |
| Transportation | + 202% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 202% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (₨1,374,662) | ₨876,881 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (₨77) | ₨77 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,837 Leu (₨7,985) | ₨1,307 | + 511% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (₨476) | ₨133 | + 259% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (₨458) | ₨294 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (₨1,347) | ₨1,460 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (₨152) | ₨244 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (₨278) | ₨177 | + 57% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (₨245) | ₨223 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (₨99) | ₨134 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (₨124) | ₨68 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (₨336) | ₨320 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 38% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (₨1,087) | ₨1,219 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 186 Leu (₨808) | ₨472 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 346 Leu (₨1,503) | ₨1,928 | - 22% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (₨2,153) | ₨1,814 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (₨358) | ₨632 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (₨155) | ₨191 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (₨123) | ₨205 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (₨58,616) | ₨38,997 | + 50% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (₨5.39) | ₨54 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (₨2,857) | ₨1,880 | + 52% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (₨114) | ₨248 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 34,121 prices entered by 4,798 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 39% more expensive than in India
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