Cost of living in Moldova compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 60% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Moldova | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 Leu (¥650) | ¥1,145 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 Leu (¥479) | ¥719 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Leu (¥273) | ¥437 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Leu (¥106) | ¥211 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Leu (¥205) | ¥282 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu (¥171) | ¥815 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83 Leu (¥565) | ¥951 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (¥110) | ¥984 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (¥72) | ¥421 | - 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Leu (¥86) | ¥268 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 Leu (¥617) | ¥1,770 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Leu (¥205) | ¥217 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (¥46) | ¥225 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 68% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Moldova | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,555 Leu (¥58,490) | ¥194,768 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,747 Leu (¥39,293) | ¥126,641 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Leu (¥10,255) | ¥21,178 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,505 Leu (¥37,637) | ¥142,258 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,753 Leu (¥25,655) | ¥80,836 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 851 Leu (¥5,815) | ¥13,643 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 99 Leu (¥677) | ¥3,988 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (¥32,492) | ¥59,521 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (¥12,623) | ¥17,809 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Leu (¥1,367) | ¥665 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (¥1,025) | ¥2,700 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Moldova | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 829 Leu (¥5,667) | ¥7,941 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 501 Leu (¥3,425) | ¥4,162 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,758 Leu (¥12,017) | ¥7,471 | + 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,604 Leu (¥10,967) | ¥15,388 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 75% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 75% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Moldova | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (¥2,050,989) | ¥2,576,380 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 Leu (¥168) | ¥161 | + 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 153 Leu (¥1,048) | ¥16,725 | - 94% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Moldova | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 Leu (¥547) | ¥1,370 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (¥957) | ¥1,955 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (¥1,709) | ¥3,523 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (¥205) | ¥2,205 | - 91% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (¥256) | ¥648 | - 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Leu (¥239) | ¥409 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (¥171) | ¥143 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (¥205) | ¥184 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 Leu (¥773) | ¥3,583 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 54% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Moldova | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Leu (¥2,051) | ¥4,280 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 171 Leu (¥1,170) | ¥3,593 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Leu (¥1,367) | ¥20,657 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 Leu (¥3,418) | ¥6,242 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Leu (¥547) | ¥1,034 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Leu (¥342) | ¥533 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (¥258) | ¥526 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,000 Leu (¥88,876) | ¥58,872 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (¥7) | ¥41 | - 83% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 Leu (¥2,735) | ¥11,178 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 Leu (¥275) | ¥554 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 675 prices entered by 85 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 65% cheaper than in Japan
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