- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 63% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88 Leu (19 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 74 Leu (16 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Leu (2.61 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23 Leu (4.91 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Leu (4.85 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 Leu (15 ₪) | 25 ₪ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (3.49 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Leu (1.66 ₪) | 4.88 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Leu (3.32 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (23 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 Leu (4.93 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Leu (1.74 ₪) | 8 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 65% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,001 Leu (2,558 ₪) | 8,106 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,048 Leu (1,502 ₪) | 5,829 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,748 Leu (373 ₪) | 598 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,755 Leu (1,227 ₪) | 4,900 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,555 Leu (758 ₪) | 3,618 ₪ | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,158 Leu (247 ₪) | 470 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Leu (37 ₪) | 74 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,871 Leu (1,464 ₪) | 1,969 ₪ | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,526 Leu (538 ₪) | 404 ₪ | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 283 Leu (60 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 110% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 Leu (13 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 18% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,165 Leu (248 ₪) | 358 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 781 Leu (166 ₪) | 194 ₪ | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,691 Leu (360 ₪) | 424 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,986 Leu (423 ₪) | 483 ₪ | - 12% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 5% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 353,230 Leu (75,289 ₪) | 134,665 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Leu (3.71 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,445 Leu (308 ₪) | 235 ₪ | + 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 50% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 129 Leu (28 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Leu (43 ₪) | 28 ₪ | + 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 251 Leu (54 ₪) | 317 ₪ | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 Leu (7 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 66 Leu (14 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 54 Leu (12 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 Leu (4.49 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (6 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81 Leu (17 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 57% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 258 Leu (55 ₪) | 149 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 194 Leu (41 ₪) | 79 ₪ | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 346 Leu (74 ₪) | 282 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 488 Leu (104 ₪) | 274 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Leu (14 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (7 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (6 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,870 Leu (2,530 ₪) | 2,390 ₪ | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.35 Leu (0.29 ₪) | 0.92 ₪ | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 604 Leu (129 ₪) | 301 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (5.52 ₪) | 36 ₪ | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.21314
ILS
/
MDL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,574 prices entered by 370 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 47% cheaper than in Israel
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