Cost of living in Moldova compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 Leu (Rp 57,854) | Rp 62,230 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Leu (Rp 53,180) | Rp 52,137 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (Rp 27,686) | Rp 30,582 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (Rp 10,545) | Rp 18,388 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (Rp 20,431) | Rp 26,104 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Leu (Rp 19,051) | Rp 14,341 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Leu (Rp 45,042) | Rp 77,272 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (Rp 12,004) | Rp 38,806 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (Rp 11,110) | Rp 19,485 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Leu (Rp 14,947) | Rp 32,212 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (Rp 108,547) | Rp 339,997 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (Rp 19,604) | Rp 15,796 | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (Rp 5,678) | Rp 17,158 | - 67% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,871 Leu (Rp 8,831,025) | Rp 10,152,500 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,953 Leu (Rp 5,648,355) | Rp 5,840,050 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,283 Leu (Rp 1,041,851) | Rp 772,430 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,369 Leu (Rp 13,297,066) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,699 Leu (Rp 3,004,506) | Rp 3,311,200 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,771 Leu (Rp 1,438,285) | Rp 502,555 | + 186% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 144 Leu (Rp 116,990) | Rp 285,184 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,575 Leu (Rp 6,153,887) | Rp 4,793,310 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,123 Leu (Rp 1,724,532) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 38% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 214 Leu (Rp 173,645) | Rp 69,682 | + 149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Leu (Rp 56,864) | Rp 51,169 | + 11% | |
| Clothes | + 76% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,482 Leu (Rp 1,204,142) | Rp 655,076 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,025 Leu (Rp 832,851) | Rp 457,119 | + 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,428 Leu (Rp 1,160,056) | Rp 1,076,740 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,541 Leu (Rp 2,064,003) | Rp 1,007,380 | + 105% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 45% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,977 Leu (Rp 173,823,595) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (Rp 14,465) | Rp 9,156 | + 58% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172 Leu (Rp 139,751) | Rp 330,672 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 47% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Leu (Rp 110,888) | Rp 30,938 | + 258% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (Rp 83,613) | Rp 82,186 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 293 Leu (Rp 237,800) | Rp 280,243 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 114 Leu (Rp 92,608) | Rp 38,725 | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (Rp 46,086) | Rp 26,962 | + 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 74 Leu (Rp 60,432) | Rp 34,072 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 Leu (Rp 13,433) | Rp 16,791 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (Rp 25,183) | Rp 13,618 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 106 Leu (Rp 86,206) | Rp 63,841 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (Rp 266,679) | Rp 184,270 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 214 Leu (Rp 173,794) | Rp 105,975 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,195 Leu (Rp 971,153) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (Rp 622,351) | Rp 413,601 | + 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81 Leu (Rp 65,668) | Rp 152,100 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Leu (Rp 23,235) | Rp 44,543 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 Leu (Rp 25,212) | Rp 59,628 | - 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (Rp 7,952,878) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (Rp 1,219) | Rp 1,635 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (Rp 538,564) | Rp 597,783 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 Leu (Rp 21,993) | Rp 24,831 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia
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