- 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 | 90 Leu (¥597) | ¥1,057 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 74 Leu (¥488) | ¥671 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (¥227) | ¥497 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (¥84) | ¥205 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (¥163) | ¥301 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Leu (¥139) | ¥808 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (¥472) | ¥924 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (¥104) | ¥749 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (¥49) | ¥429 | - 89% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (¥103) | ¥282 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 102 Leu (¥677) | ¥1,659 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (¥145) | ¥198 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (¥40) | ¥206 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 65% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (¥68,007) | ¥224,805 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (¥43,184) | ¥128,074 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (¥11,898) | ¥19,331 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (¥37,253) | ¥124,565 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (¥23,577) | ¥88,209 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (¥7,847) | ¥13,050 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (¥1,109) | ¥4,177 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (¥47,088) | ¥58,983 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (¥13,442) | ¥15,842 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (¥1,546) | ¥748 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (¥471) | ¥1,978 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 17% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (¥6,522) | ¥8,366 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (¥5,797) | ¥4,198 | + 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (¥10,928) | ¥8,351 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (¥13,765) | ¥14,989 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 7% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (¥2,095,762) | ¥2,383,290 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (¥118) | ¥138 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,837 Leu (¥12,174) | ¥10,566 | + 15% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (¥726) | ¥1,278 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (¥698) | ¥1,019 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (¥2,053) | ¥4,575 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (¥232) | ¥491 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (¥424) | ¥645 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (¥373) | ¥499 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (¥151) | ¥132 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (¥189) | ¥261 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (¥512) | ¥3,117 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 258 Leu (¥1,709) | ¥4,427 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 189 Leu (¥1,255) | ¥3,435 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 346 Leu (¥2,292) | ¥10,226 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 507 Leu (¥3,360) | ¥7,878 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (¥545) | ¥957 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (¥228) | ¥474 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 Leu (¥195) | ¥598 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (¥89,363) | ¥53,237 | + 68% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (¥8) | ¥47 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (¥4,355) | ¥10,366 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 27 Leu (¥177) | ¥466 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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