Cost of living in Moldova compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 36% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Moldova | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 Leu (Rp 73,422) | Rp 61,205 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 Leu (Rp 54,151) | Rp 50,520 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Leu (Rp 30,898) | Rp 29,046 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Leu (Rp 12,009) | Rp 20,601 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Leu (Rp 23,165) | Rp 23,048 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu (Rp 19,351) | Rp 14,630 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83 Leu (Rp 63,866) | Rp 66,405 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (Rp 12,391) | Rp 43,134 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (Rp 8,135) | Rp 18,263 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Leu (Rp 9,675) | Rp 34,771 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 Leu (Rp 69,758) | Rp 406,659 | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Leu (Rp 23,213) | Rp 17,291 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (Rp 5,199) | Rp 16,247 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 29% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Moldova | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,555 Leu (Rp 6,608,537) | Rp 11,852,300 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,747 Leu (Rp 4,439,589) | Rp 6,870,050 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Leu (Rp 1,158,671) | Rp 801,210 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,505 Leu (Rp 4,252,425) | Rp 6,489,080 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,753 Leu (Rp 2,898,664) | Rp 3,134,800 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 851 Leu (Rp 656,977) | Rp 505,106 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 99 Leu (Rp 76,472) | Rp 237,062 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (Rp 3,671,112) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (Rp 1,426,255) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Leu (Rp 154,490) | Rp 57,323 | + 170% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (Rp 115,867) | Rp 95,242 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Moldova | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 829 Leu (Rp 640,243) | Rp 648,513 | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 501 Leu (Rp 387,017) | Rp 480,172 | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,758 Leu (Rp 1,357,731) | Rp 1,195,760 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,604 Leu (Rp 1,239,091) | Rp 1,102,700 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 42% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Moldova | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (Rp 231,734,294) | Rp 458,595,000 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 Leu (Rp 18,942) | Rp 8,601 | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 153 Leu (Rp 118,431) | Rp 419,026 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Moldova | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 Leu (Rp 61,796) | Rp 22,598 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (Rp 108,143) | Rp 89,583 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (Rp 193,112) | Rp 204,790 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (Rp 23,173) | Rp 108,192 | - 79% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (Rp 28,967) | Rp 22,334 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Leu (Rp 27,036) | Rp 30,094 | - 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (Rp 19,311) | Rp 22,886 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (Rp 23,173) | Rp 11,284 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 Leu (Rp 87,379) | Rp 59,008 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Moldova | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Leu (Rp 231,734) | Rp 261,585 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 171 Leu (Rp 132,170) | Rp 99,216 | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Leu (Rp 154,490) | Rp 251,127 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 Leu (Rp 386,224) | Rp 573,242 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Leu (Rp 61,796) | Rp 159,890 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Leu (Rp 38,622) | Rp 37,239 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (Rp 29,180) | Rp 65,361 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,000 Leu (Rp 10,041,819) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (Rp 772) | Rp 1,849 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 Leu (Rp 308,979) | Rp 509,555 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 Leu (Rp 31,028) | Rp 32,683 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
772.448
IDR
/
MDL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 517 prices entered by 62 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia
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