- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Israel
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 64% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Leu (19 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (16 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (7 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (2.72 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (5.31 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Leu (4.37 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (15 ₪) | 23 ₪ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (3.26 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (1.56 ₪) | 4.63 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (3.26 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 105 Leu (22 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (4.64 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.88 Leu (1.26 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 67% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (2,195 ₪) | 7,915 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (1,394 ₪) | 5,783 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (384 ₪) | 618 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (1,202 ₪) | 4,670 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (761 ₪) | 3,214 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (253 ₪) | 485 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (36 ₪) | 77 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (1,520 ₪) | 2,028 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (434 ₪) | 389 ₪ | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (50 ₪) | 29 ₪ | + 75% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (15 ₪) | 51 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 16% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (210 ₪) | 321 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (187 ₪) | 207 ₪ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (353 ₪) | 437 ₪ | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (444 ₪) | 539 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 13% more expensive than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (67,643 ₪) | 133,757 ₪ | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (3.81 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,837 Leu (393 ₪) | 230 ₪ | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (23 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (23 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (66 ₪) | 337 ₪ | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (7 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (14 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (12 ₪) | 17 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (4.87 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (6 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (17 ₪) | 61 ₪ | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 54% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (53 ₪) | 153 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 186 Leu (40 ₪) | 80 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 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 | 495 Leu (106 ₪) | 273 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (18 ₪) | 44 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (6 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 79% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (2,884 ₪) | 2,390 ₪ | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (0.27 ₪) | 0.74 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (141 ₪) | 306 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (5.60 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 42% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.21386
ILS
/
MDL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,915 prices entered by 318 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 42% cheaper than in Israel
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