Cost of living in Moldova compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 Leu (¥432) | ¥1,001 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Leu (¥397) | ¥722 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (¥207) | ¥446 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (¥79) | ¥214 | - 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (¥153) | ¥289 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Leu (¥142) | ¥501 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Leu (¥337) | ¥1,246 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (¥90) | ¥640 | - 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (¥83) | ¥381 | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Leu (¥112) | ¥260 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (¥811) | ¥1,652 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (¥146) | ¥221 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (¥42) | ¥277 | - 85% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,871 Leu (¥65,982) | ¥212,128 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,953 Leu (¥42,202) | ¥121,270 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,283 Leu (¥7,784) | ¥15,948 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,369 Leu (¥99,350) | ¥127,445 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,699 Leu (¥22,448) | ¥86,552 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,771 Leu (¥10,746) | ¥11,000 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 144 Leu (¥874) | ¥3,835 | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,575 Leu (¥45,979) | ¥39,892 | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,123 Leu (¥12,885) | ¥10,465 | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 214 Leu (¥1,297) | ¥749 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Leu (¥425) | ¥2,162 | - 80% | |
| Clothes | + 31% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 31% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,482 Leu (¥8,997) | ¥6,528 | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,025 Leu (¥6,223) | ¥4,644 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,428 Leu (¥8,667) | ¥7,685 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,541 Leu (¥15,421) | ¥13,013 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | - 70% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 70% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,977 Leu (¥1,298,738) | ¥2,936,380 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (¥108) | ¥142 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172 Leu (¥1,044) | ¥9,348 | - 89% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Leu (¥829) | ¥1,406 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (¥625) | ¥929 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 293 Leu (¥1,777) | ¥8,740 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 114 Leu (¥692) | ¥554 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (¥344) | ¥669 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 74 Leu (¥452) | ¥525 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 Leu (¥100) | ¥206 | - 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (¥188) | ¥238 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 106 Leu (¥644) | ¥2,654 | - 76% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (¥1,993) | ¥3,275 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 214 Leu (¥1,299) | ¥3,323 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,195 Leu (¥7,256) | ¥16,766 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (¥4,650) | ¥5,924 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81 Leu (¥491) | ¥806 | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Leu (¥174) | ¥520 | - 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 Leu (¥188) | ¥510 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (¥59,421) | ¥47,417 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (¥9) | ¥26 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (¥4,024) | ¥8,220 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 Leu (¥164) | ¥491 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 56% cheaper than in Japan
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