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Cost of living in Moldova compared to Japan
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| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 Leu (¥480) | ¥1,034 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 68 Leu (¥423) | ¥720 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (¥212) | ¥464 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (¥83) | ¥200 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (¥155) | ¥271 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (¥111) | ¥640 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 Leu (¥428) | ¥915 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Leu (¥86) | ¥613 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Leu (¥51) | ¥420 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Leu (¥101) | ¥267 | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 103 Leu (¥646) | ¥1,604 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 Leu (¥142) | ¥209 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (¥43) | ¥200 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 67% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,744 Leu (¥67,090) | ¥256,284 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,364 Leu (¥39,742) | ¥116,029 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,691 Leu (¥10,562) | ¥23,252 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,440 Leu (¥33,972) | ¥120,733 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,349 Leu (¥20,915) | ¥82,119 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,228 Leu (¥7,668) | ¥11,573 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 189 Leu (¥1,181) | ¥4,112 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,133 Leu (¥44,545) | ¥63,696 | - 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,090 Leu (¥13,054) | ¥16,934 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (¥1,457) | ¥730 | + 100% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (¥444) | ¥1,567 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | + 51% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 51% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,128 Leu (¥7,043) | ¥5,970 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,160 Leu (¥7,245) | ¥3,940 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,291 Leu (¥8,061) | ¥8,357 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,262 Leu (¥14,127) | ¥12,795 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (¥1,975,051) | ¥2,848,210 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (¥112) | ¥147 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 275 Leu (¥1,716) | ¥12,471 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (¥684) | ¥1,279 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 108 Leu (¥677) | ¥1,179 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 350 Leu (¥2,187) | ¥5,268 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Leu (¥191) | ¥643 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 48 Leu (¥297) | ¥726 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 93 Leu (¥578) | ¥490 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (¥141) | ¥144 | - 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (¥184) | ¥208 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 158 Leu (¥984) | ¥2,754 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 287 Leu (¥1,790) | ¥4,233 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 178 Leu (¥1,111) | ¥3,266 | - 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 329 Leu (¥2,052) | ¥10,578 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560 Leu (¥3,500) | ¥8,596 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 Leu (¥684) | ¥947 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (¥215) | ¥488 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 Leu (¥198) | ¥533 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (¥84,216) | ¥56,871 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (¥8) | ¥57 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 710 Leu (¥4,435) | ¥9,818 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (¥164) | ¥464 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 60% cheaper than in Japan
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