- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 3% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88 Leu (₨356) | ₨370 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 74 Leu (₨300) | ₨266 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (₨142) | ₨144 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Leu (₨50) | ₨50 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23 Leu (₨91) | ₨70 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Leu (₨97) | ₨50 | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 76 Leu (₨308) | ₨197 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (₨61) | ₨134 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (₨29) | ₨25 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Leu (₨65) | ₨117 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113 Leu (₨455) | ₨800 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 Leu (₨93) | ₨79 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 Leu (₨34) | ₨32 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,544 Leu (₨46,653) | ₨31,468 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,159 Leu (₨28,933) | ₨20,916 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,786 Leu (₨7,217) | ₨4,406 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,135 Leu (₨24,794) | ₨25,719 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,751 Leu (₨15,157) | ₨14,684 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,250 Leu (₨5,053) | ₨3,736 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 159 Leu (₨643) | ₨897 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,871 Leu (₨27,766) | ₨34,573 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,526 Leu (₨10,208) | ₨10,910 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 283 Leu (₨1,143) | ₨371 | + 208% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 Leu (₨228) | ₨563 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | + 52% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,165 Leu (₨4,709) | ₨2,427 | + 94% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 861 Leu (₨3,478) | ₨2,704 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,691 Leu (₨6,832) | ₨3,707 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,986 Leu (₨8,028) | ₨2,930 | + 174% | |
| Transportation | + 137% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 137% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 353,230 Leu (₨1,427,512) | ₨860,896 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Leu (₨70) | ₨74 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,445 Leu (₨5,840) | ₨1,327 | + 340% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 129 Leu (₨522) | ₨128 | + 308% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Leu (₨808) | ₨277 | + 192% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 251 Leu (₨1,016) | ₨1,208 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 Leu (₨135) | ₨224 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 69 Leu (₨280) | ₨181 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Leu (₨211) | ₨221 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 Leu (₨85) | ₨142 | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (₨117) | ₨70 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81 Leu (₨329) | ₨290 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 38% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 259 Leu (₨1,045) | ₨1,156 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 188 Leu (₨759) | ₨460 | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 370 Leu (₨1,496) | ₨1,842 | - 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 486 Leu (₨1,965) | ₨1,953 | + 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Leu (₨261) | ₨680 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Leu (₨141) | ₨188 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 Leu (₨118) | ₨213 | - 45% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,870 Leu (₨47,971) | ₨39,122 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Leu (₨7) | ₨59 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 665 Leu (₨2,689) | ₨1,875 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (₨105) | ₨234 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 32,730 prices entered by 4,667 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 26% more expensive than in India
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