- 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 | 86 Leu (19 ₪) | 58 ₪ | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (16 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (7 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (2.82 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (5.36 ₪) | 13 ₪ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (3.97 ₪) | 5.57 ₪ | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Leu (16 ₪) | 24 ₪ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (3.33 ₪) | 10 ₪ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (1.55 ₪) | 4.23 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (3.29 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (23 ₪) | 47 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (4.85 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (1.32 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 65% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (2,240 ₪) | 7,523 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (1,423 ₪) | 5,531 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (392 ₪) | 802 ₪ | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (1,227 ₪) | 4,446 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (777 ₪) | 3,253 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (259 ₪) | 521 ₪ | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (37 ₪) | 78 ₪ | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (1,551 ₪) | 1,720 ₪ | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (443 ₪) | 379 ₪ | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (51 ₪) | 30 ₪ | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (16 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 8% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (215 ₪) | 335 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (191 ₪) | 183 ₪ | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (360 ₪) | 431 ₪ | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (453 ₪) | 455 ₪ | - 0% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 2% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (69,040 ₪) | 130,998 ₪ | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (3.89 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,458 Leu (318 ₪) | 233 ₪ | + 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 56% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (24 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (23 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (68 ₪) | 457 ₪ | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (8 ₪) | 33 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (14 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (12 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (4.97 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (6 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (17 ₪) | 60 ₪ | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 53% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (55 ₪) | 147 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Leu (40 ₪) | 82 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Leu (65 ₪) | 478 ₪ | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (108 ₪) | 256 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (18 ₪) | 45 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (8 ₪) | 14 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (6 ₪) | 29 ₪ | - 78% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (2,944 ₪) | 2,387 ₪ | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (0.27 ₪) | 0.69 ₪ | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (143 ₪) | 335 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (5.72 ₪) | 35 ₪ | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.21828
ILS
/
MDL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,554 prices entered by 294 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 45% cheaper than in Israel
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