Cost of living in Moldova compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 73% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Moldova | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 Leu (16 ₪) | 65 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 Leu (12 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 43 Leu (7 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 15 Leu (2.54 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Leu (5.45 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu (4.33 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83 Leu (14 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (2.77 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (1.82 ₪) | 4.82 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Leu (2.16 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (19 ₪) | 48 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Leu (5.19 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.82 Leu (0.83 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 77% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 77% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Moldova | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,864 Leu (1,532 ₪) | 7,868 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,000 Leu (1,037 ₪) | 5,929 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,347 Leu (406 ₪) | 1,182 ₪ | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,513 Leu (780 ₪) | 5,123 ₪ | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,764 Leu (650 ₪) | 3,752 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,433 Leu (248 ₪) | 443 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 99 Leu (17 ₪) | 95 ₪ | - 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (821 ₪) | 2,204 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (319 ₪) | 327 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Leu (35 ₪) | 32 ₪ | + 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (26 ₪) | 57 ₪ | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 52% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Moldova | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 829 Leu (143 ₪) | 368 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 501 Leu (87 ₪) | 181 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,758 Leu (304 ₪) | 513 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,604 Leu (277 ₪) | 500 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 71% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Moldova | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (51,833 ₪) | 138,126 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 29 Leu (5.03 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 177 Leu (31 ₪) | 280 ₪ | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 70% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Moldova | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91 Leu (16 ₪) | 30 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (24 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (43 ₪) | 485 ₪ | - 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (5.18 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (6 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Leu (7 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (4.32 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 35 Leu (6 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 Leu (20 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 67% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Moldova | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Leu (52 ₪) | 160 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Leu (31 ₪) | 87 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Leu (35 ₪) | 346 ₪ | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 Leu (86 ₪) | 333 ₪ | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Leu (14 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Leu (9 ₪) | 16 ₪ | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (7 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,946 Leu (2,064 ₪) | 2,885 ₪ | - 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (0.17 ₪) | 1.00 ₪ | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 Leu (69 ₪) | 298 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 Leu (7 ₪) | 32 ₪ | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 72% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 552 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 07, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.17278
ILS
/
MDL
Cost of living in Moldova is 72% cheaper than in Israel
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