- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 Leu (¥566) | ¥1,054 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (¥480) | ¥698 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (¥223) | ¥436 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (¥85) | ¥205 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (¥162) | ¥285 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (¥120) | ¥777 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Leu (¥481) | ¥910 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (¥100) | ¥697 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (¥47) | ¥414 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (¥99) | ¥265 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (¥703) | ¥1,538 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (¥146) | ¥203 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (¥40) | ¥198 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (¥67,523) | ¥231,808 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (¥42,877) | ¥125,591 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (¥11,814) | ¥21,159 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (¥36,988) | ¥113,754 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (¥23,409) | ¥74,885 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (¥7,791) | ¥12,611 | - 38% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (¥1,101) | ¥4,134 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (¥46,753) | ¥55,558 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (¥13,347) | ¥16,830 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (¥1,535) | ¥693 | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (¥468) | ¥1,827 | - 74% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 22% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (¥6,475) | ¥6,829 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (¥5,756) | ¥4,215 | + 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (¥10,850) | ¥8,321 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (¥13,667) | ¥13,972 | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (¥2,080,854) | ¥2,590,890 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (¥117) | ¥145 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,458 Leu (¥9,591) | ¥11,257 | - 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (¥721) | ¥1,278 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (¥693) | ¥1,016 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (¥2,039) | ¥3,622 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (¥230) | ¥630 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (¥421) | ¥707 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (¥371) | ¥455 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (¥150) | ¥137 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (¥188) | ¥217 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (¥509) | ¥2,939 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (¥1,645) | ¥4,035 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Leu (¥1,192) | ¥3,358 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Leu (¥1,974) | ¥12,964 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (¥3,259) | ¥8,046 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (¥541) | ¥880 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (¥234) | ¥491 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (¥186) | ¥560 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (¥88,728) | ¥49,094 | + 81% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (¥8) | ¥56 | - 85% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (¥4,324) | ¥10,296 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (¥172) | ¥468 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 45% cheaper than in Japan
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