Cost of living in Moldova compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 46% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 143 Leu (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 287 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 80 Leu (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 145 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Leu (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 66 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 Leu (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 41 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 31 Leu (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 27 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 88 Leu (Mex$ 87) | Mex$ 81 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Leu (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 46 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 31 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 29 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 130 Leu (Mex$ 129) | Mex$ 270 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 34 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.73 Leu (Mex$ 4.71) | Mex$ 22 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,807 Leu (Mex$ 10,761) | Mex$ 19,835 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,806 Leu (Mex$ 5,781) | Mex$ 10,125 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,763 Leu (Mex$ 2,751) | Mex$ 1,067 | + 158% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,901 Leu (Mex$ 5,876) | Mex$ 13,483 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,344 Leu (Mex$ 5,321) | Mex$ 6,891 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,433 Leu (Mex$ 1,427) | Mex$ 706 | + 102% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Leu (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 385 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (Mex$ 4,732) | Mex$ 7,089 | - 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (Mex$ 1,839) | Mex$ 2,426 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 227 Leu (Mex$ 226) | Mex$ 110 | + 106% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 118 | + 26% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 29% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 829 Leu (Mex$ 825) | Mex$ 983 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 427 Leu (Mex$ 425) | Mex$ 684 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 Leu (Mex$ 1,256) | Mex$ 1,680 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,149 Leu (Mex$ 1,144) | Mex$ 1,317 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (Mex$ 298,715) | Mex$ 361,153 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 23 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 337 Leu (Mex$ 335) | Mex$ 538 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 31% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91 Leu (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 78 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (Mex$ 139) | Mex$ 201 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 Leu (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 618 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 78 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 56 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 Leu (Mex$ 46) | Mex$ 63 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 34 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Leu (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 35 | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 Leu (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 236 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 19% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (Mex$ 327) | Mex$ 353 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 190 Leu (Mex$ 189) | Mex$ 157 | + 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 236 Leu (Mex$ 235) | Mex$ 828 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 549 Leu (Mex$ 546) | Mex$ 775 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 114 Leu (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 152 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 83 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Leu (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 43 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,946 Leu (Mex$ 11,894) | Mex$ 12,268 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (Mex$ 1.00) | Mex$ 3.20 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,186 Leu (Mex$ 1,181) | Mex$ 918 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 41 Leu (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 69 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,912 prices entered by 983 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 30% cheaper than in Mexico
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