Cost of living in Moldova compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Moldova | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 132 Leu (Rp 110,672) | Rp 44,863 | + 147% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 80 Leu (Rp 66,853) | Rp 54,330 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Leu (Rp 35,014) | Rp 27,591 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (Rp 11,419) | Rp 19,917 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 Leu (Rp 31,988) | Rp 25,297 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 Leu (Rp 28,858) | Rp 18,627 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 88 Leu (Rp 73,783) | Rp 55,732 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Leu (Rp 11,446) | Rp 43,429 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (Rp 9,111) | Rp 21,967 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (Rp 12,926) | Rp 34,412 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 130 Leu (Rp 108,949) | Rp 337,317 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu (Rp 21,021) | Rp 22,207 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.58 Leu (Rp 4,688) | Rp 17,971 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 27% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Moldova | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,807 Leu (Rp 9,087,466) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,806 Leu (Rp 4,881,992) | Rp 9,443,920 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,763 Leu (Rp 2,323,209) | Rp 528,780 | + 339% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,901 Leu (Rp 4,962,302) | Rp 7,265,990 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,344 Leu (Rp 4,493,668) | Rp 4,054,970 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,433 Leu (Rp 1,204,896) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Leu (Rp 125,784) | Rp 410,662 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (Rp 3,996,226) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (Rp 1,552,565) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 227 Leu (Rp 190,760) | Rp 56,742 | + 236% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (Rp 126,128) | Rp 77,300 | + 63% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Moldova | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Leu (Rp 378,385) | Rp 624,572 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 427 Leu (Rp 358,931) | Rp 443,680 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 Leu (Rp 1,060,639) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,149 Leu (Rp 966,118) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Moldova | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (Rp 252,256,756) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 Leu (Rp 21,921) | Rp 12,273 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 337 Leu (Rp 283,182) | Rp 150,291 | + 88% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Moldova | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91 Leu (Rp 76,135) | Rp 36,367 | + 109% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (Rp 117,720) | Rp 60,467 | + 95% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 Leu (Rp 232,803) | Rp 351,050 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (Rp 25,226) | Rp 130,123 | - 81% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (Rp 31,532) | Rp 21,655 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 Leu (Rp 38,483) | Rp 34,558 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (Rp 21,021) | Rp 30,035 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Leu (Rp 32,518) | Rp 15,580 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 101 Leu (Rp 84,926) | Rp 88,350 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Moldova | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (Rp 276,109) | Rp 216,012 | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 190 Leu (Rp 159,756) | Rp 104,481 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 236 Leu (Rp 198,588) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 549 Leu (Rp 461,297) | Rp 383,761 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 114 Leu (Rp 95,877) | Rp 162,937 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (Rp 28,979) | Rp 36,298 | - 20% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Leu (Rp 30,266) | Rp 40,791 | - 26% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,946 Leu (Rp 10,044,444) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (Rp 841) | Rp 2,029 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,186 Leu (Rp 997,247) | Rp 496,553 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44 Leu (Rp 36,997) | Rp 35,528 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 13% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 725 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia
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