Cost of living in Moldova compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Moldova | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 128 Leu (¥1,003) | ¥1,023 | - 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 80 Leu (¥623) | ¥714 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Leu (¥326) | ¥519 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (¥106) | ¥198 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 Leu (¥298) | ¥315 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 Leu (¥269) | ¥629 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 88 Leu (¥687) | ¥962 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Leu (¥107) | ¥902 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (¥85) | ¥574 | - 85% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (¥120) | ¥285 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 130 Leu (¥1,015) | ¥1,252 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu (¥196) | ¥179 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.58 Leu (¥44) | ¥206 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Moldova | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,482 Leu (¥121,252) | ¥306,878 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,806 Leu (¥45,470) | ¥171,772 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,879 Leu (¥38,208) | ¥28,417 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,382 Leu (¥57,812) | ¥157,603 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,344 Leu (¥41,853) | ¥82,713 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,433 Leu (¥11,222) | ¥24,082 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Leu (¥1,172) | ¥4,709 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (¥37,220) | ¥47,482 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (¥14,460) | ¥32,093 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 227 Leu (¥1,777) | ¥1,313 | + 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Leu (¥392) | ¥1,878 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Moldova | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Leu (¥3,524) | ¥6,136 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 427 Leu (¥3,343) | ¥5,199 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 Leu (¥9,879) | ¥8,989 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,149 Leu (¥8,998) | ¥13,588 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 50% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Moldova | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (¥2,349,487) | ¥2,700,660 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 Leu (¥204) | ¥165 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 337 Leu (¥2,638) | ¥10,143 | - 74% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Moldova | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91 Leu (¥709) | ¥2,497 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (¥1,096) | ¥1,967 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 Leu (¥2,168) | ¥5,380 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (¥235) | ¥650 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (¥294) | ¥938 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 Leu (¥358) | ¥702 | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (¥196) | ¥216 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Leu (¥303) | ¥216 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 101 Leu (¥791) | ¥4,060 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Moldova | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (¥2,572) | ¥4,579 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 190 Leu (¥1,488) | ¥3,600 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 236 Leu (¥1,850) | ¥4,000 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 549 Leu (¥4,296) | ¥5,999 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 114 Leu (¥893) | ¥954 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (¥270) | ¥472 | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Leu (¥282) | ¥583 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,946 Leu (¥93,553) | ¥67,950 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (¥8) | ¥52 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,186 Leu (¥9,288) | ¥9,405 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 Leu (¥357) | ¥592 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 854 prices entered by 123 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Moldova is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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