Cost of living in Moldova compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 102 Leu (Rp 81,383) | Rp 48,150 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 Leu (Rp 67,161) | Rp 54,894 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 Leu (Rp 39,513) | Rp 30,099 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Leu (Rp 12,727) | Rp 20,570 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Leu (Rp 24,578) | Rp 25,479 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Leu (Rp 21,545) | Rp 16,222 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Leu (Rp 59,824) | Rp 59,701 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 Leu (Rp 15,484) | Rp 37,956 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Leu (Rp 9,796) | Rp 19,374 | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (Rp 11,754) | Rp 34,923 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (Rp 106,270) | Rp 356,233 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 Leu (Rp 20,930) | Rp 19,537 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Leu (Rp 6,144) | Rp 19,724 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 40% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,565 Leu (Rp 6,800,549) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,959 Leu (Rp 4,731,603) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,579 Leu (Rp 1,253,644) | Rp 1,245,580 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,000 Leu (Rp 4,764,230) | Rp 6,604,130 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 Leu (Rp 3,242,749) | Rp 3,901,590 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,382 Leu (Rp 1,097,027) | Rp 813,523 | + 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120 Leu (Rp 95,567) | Rp 354,270 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,550 Leu (Rp 4,406,532) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,225 Leu (Rp 972,697) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 186 Leu (Rp 148,016) | Rp 60,481 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (Rp 119,106) | Rp 67,068 | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 15% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 962 Leu (Rp 763,672) | Rp 655,630 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Leu (Rp 476,423) | Rp 423,397 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,658 Leu (Rp 1,316,738) | Rp 1,205,370 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,918 Leu (Rp 1,523,235) | Rp 1,178,320 | + 29% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 36% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,318 Leu (Rp 190,821,701) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Leu (Rp 13,372) | Rp 8,988 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 184 Leu (Rp 146,359) | Rp 237,123 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Leu (Rp 108,389) | Rp 23,300 | + 365% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (Rp 81,729) | Rp 87,183 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 324 Leu (Rp 257,518) | Rp 254,843 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 114 Leu (Rp 90,521) | Rp 49,080 | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (Rp 45,047) | Rp 19,454 | + 132% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 93 Leu (Rp 74,213) | Rp 36,205 | + 105% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 Leu (Rp 17,048) | Rp 18,007 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (Rp 24,615) | Rp 11,130 | + 121% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 Leu (Rp 56,247) | Rp 86,706 | - 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267 Leu (Rp 212,182) | Rp 166,095 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 199 Leu (Rp 158,269) | Rp 104,958 | + 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 Leu (Rp 397,019) | Rp 520,784 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (Rp 608,325) | Rp 388,033 | + 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 Leu (Rp 43,921) | Rp 111,803 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Leu (Rp 23,679) | Rp 35,619 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Leu (Rp 27,482) | Rp 47,498 | - 42% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (Rp 7,773,635) | Rp 9,239,130 | - 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (Rp 1,191) | Rp 1,799 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (Rp 526,426) | Rp 579,157 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 Leu (Rp 84,459) | Rp 28,887 | + 192% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,129 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
Exchange rate:
794.038
IDR
/
MDL
Cost of living in Moldova is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 111% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 88% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 102% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Angola is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Andorra is 117% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Albania is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia