Cost of living in Moldova compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 21% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 209 Leu (Mex$ 238) | Mex$ 316 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 137 Leu (Mex$ 156) | Mex$ 179 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 Leu (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 71 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Leu (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 29 | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54 Leu (Mex$ 62) | Mex$ 50 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 Leu (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 34 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 90 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 47 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Leu (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 35 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Leu (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 30 | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Leu (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 263 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Leu (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 39 | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Leu (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 27 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,062 Leu (Mex$ 26,348) | Mex$ 23,726 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,703 Leu (Mex$ 16,798) | Mex$ 12,972 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,743 Leu (Mex$ 3,134) | Mex$ 1,287 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu (Mex$ 8,924) | Mex$ 15,346 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu (Mex$ 5,788) | Mex$ 7,814 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,057 Leu (Mex$ 2,351) | Mex$ 754 | + 212% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Leu (Mex$ 143) | Mex$ 424 | - 66% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (Mex$ 7,191) | Mex$ 5,926 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (Mex$ 4,583) | Mex$ 2,281 | + 101% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (Mex$ 357) | Mex$ 153 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (Mex$ 113) | Mex$ 139 | - 18% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 18% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu (Mex$ 1,103) | Mex$ 980 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu (Mex$ 847) | Mex$ 782 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu (Mex$ 2,061) | Mex$ 1,697 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu (Mex$ 2,486) | Mex$ 1,414 | + 76% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu (Mex$ 459,887) | Mex$ 384,726 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24 Leu (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 24 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Leu (Mex$ 228) | Mex$ 642 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 107 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 284 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (Mex$ 403) | Mex$ 651 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 94 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 68 | + 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (Mex$ 78) | Mex$ 81 | - 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 43 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 44 | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 291 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | + 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 13% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Leu (Mex$ 685) | Mex$ 381 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 433 Leu (Mex$ 494) | Mex$ 176 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Leu (Mex$ 457) | Mex$ 911 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 967 Leu (Mex$ 1,105) | Mex$ 862 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Leu (Mex$ 114) | Mex$ 180 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 100 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 Leu (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 58 | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,174 Leu (Mex$ 19,621) | Mex$ 11,177 | + 76% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (Mex$ 1.14) | Mex$ 2.42 | - 53% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 Leu (Mex$ 278) | Mex$ 899 | - 69% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 Leu (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 82 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 6,560 prices entered by 654 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 9% cheaper than in Mexico
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