Cost of living in Moldova compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 63% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Moldova is 63% more expensive than in India | ||||
Moldova | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 284 Leu (₨1,319) | ₨387 | + 240% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 146 Leu (₨679) | ₨355 | + 91% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44 Leu (₨205) | ₨175 | + 17% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27 Leu (₨126) | ₨61 | + 107% | |
12 eggs, large | 56 Leu (₨262) | ₨99 | + 165% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 Leu (₨194) | ₨44 | + 336% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (₨331) | ₨272 | + 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (₨70) | ₨198 | - 65% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Leu (₨62) | ₨41 | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Leu (₨93) | ₨175 | - 47% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Leu (₨465) | ₨999 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Leu (₨209) | ₨93 | + 124% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Leu (₨52) | ₨43 | + 19% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Moldova is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
Moldova | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,062 Leu (₨107,236) | ₨44,454 | + 141% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,703 Leu (₨68,367) | ₨29,266 | + 134% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,743 Leu (₨12,756) | ₨5,484 | + 133% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu (₨36,321) | ₨29,483 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu (₨23,557) | ₨18,481 | + 27% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,057 Leu (₨9,567) | ₨5,765 | + 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Leu (₨582) | ₨767 | - 24% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (₨29,269) | ₨27,487 | + 6% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (₨18,655) | ₨11,343 | + 64% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (₨1,452) | ₨471 | + 208% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (₨461) | ₨1,175 | - 61% | |
Clothes | + 62% | |||
Clothes in Moldova is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
Moldova | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu (₨4,491) | ₨2,622 | + 71% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu (₨3,446) | ₨2,693 | + 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu (₨8,388) | ₨4,304 | + 95% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu (₨10,117) | ₨3,042 | + 233% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Moldova is 13% cheaper than in India | ||||
Moldova | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu (₨1,871,766) | ₨1,869,040 | + 0% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24 Leu (₨111) | ₨103 | + 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Leu (₨930) | ₨1,548 | - 40% | |
Personal Care | + 56% | |||
Personal Care in Moldova is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
Moldova | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (₨415) | ₨105 | + 293% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (₨372) | ₨277 | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (₨1,642) | ₨1,102 | + 49% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (₨372) | ₨389 | - 4% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (₨494) | ₨249 | + 98% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (₨318) | ₨276 | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (₨126) | ₨178 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (₨219) | ₨93 | + 136% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (₨513) | ₨321 | + 60% | |
Entertainment | + 54% | |||
Entertainment in Moldova is 54% more expensive than in India | ||||
Moldova | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Leu (₨2,790) | ₨1,418 | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 433 Leu (₨2,013) | ₨665 | + 203% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Leu (₨1,860) | ₨1,841 | + 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 967 Leu (₨4,498) | ₨2,234 | + 101% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Leu (₨465) | ₨672 | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (₨149) | ₨217 | - 31% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Leu (₨186) | ₨200 | - 7% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,174 Leu (₨79,858) | ₨39,362 | + 103% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (₨4.65) | ₨4.75 | - 2% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 Leu (₨1,131) | ₨1,831 | - 38% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 Leu (₨254) | ₨283 | - 10% | |
TOTAL | + 36% |

These prices were last updated on February 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
4.650
INR
/
MDL
Cost of living in Moldova is 36% more expensive than in India
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in India
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 148% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 150% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Armenia is 95% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Albania is 29% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Argentina is 99% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 299% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 22% more expensive than in India