- 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 | 87 Leu (¥576) | ¥1,062 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (¥483) | ¥694 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (¥224) | ¥441 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (¥86) | ¥202 | - 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (¥162) | ¥293 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (¥120) | ¥754 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Leu (¥483) | ¥924 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (¥101) | ¥653 | - 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (¥47) | ¥401 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (¥100) | ¥280 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (¥706) | ¥1,689 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (¥147) | ¥197 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (¥40) | ¥199 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 63% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (¥67,849) | ¥210,700 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (¥43,083) | ¥121,994 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (¥11,871) | ¥21,223 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (¥37,167) | ¥113,438 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (¥23,522) | ¥71,567 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (¥7,829) | ¥12,789 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (¥1,106) | ¥3,965 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (¥46,978) | ¥55,558 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (¥13,411) | ¥18,276 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (¥1,542) | ¥711 | + 117% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (¥470) | ¥2,062 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 11% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (¥6,507) | ¥7,354 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (¥5,784) | ¥4,823 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (¥10,903) | ¥8,419 | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (¥13,733) | ¥14,523 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 1% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (¥2,090,893) | ¥2,587,360 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (¥118) | ¥143 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,837 Leu (¥12,145) | ¥11,085 | + 10% | |
| 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 (¥724) | ¥1,278 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (¥696) | ¥1,019 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (¥2,049) | ¥3,562 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (¥231) | ¥612 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (¥423) | ¥680 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (¥372) | ¥455 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (¥150) | ¥144 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (¥189) | ¥229 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (¥511) | ¥3,114 | - 84% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 57% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (¥1,653) | ¥4,326 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 186 Leu (¥1,230) | ¥3,385 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 346 Leu (¥2,287) | ¥14,181 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (¥3,275) | ¥8,294 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (¥544) | ¥964 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (¥235) | ¥479 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (¥187) | ¥586 | - 68% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (¥89,156) | ¥49,094 | + 82% | |
| 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 (¥4,345) | ¥10,897 | - 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (¥173) | ¥468 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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