Cost of living in Moldova compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 40% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 Leu (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 240 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 Leu (Mex$ 80) | Mex$ 132 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Leu (Mex$ 45) | Mex$ 60 | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Leu (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 22 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Leu (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 36 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 24 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83 Leu (Mex$ 94) | Mex$ 69 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 44 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 26 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Leu (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 25 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 Leu (Mex$ 102) | Mex$ 260 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Leu (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 32 | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 21 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,711 Leu (Mex$ 9,879) | Mex$ 19,238 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,747 Leu (Mex$ 6,519) | Mex$ 9,349 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Leu (Mex$ 1,701) | Mex$ 1,057 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,505 Leu (Mex$ 6,244) | Mex$ 11,281 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,753 Leu (Mex$ 4,256) | Mex$ 6,118 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 851 Leu (Mex$ 965) | Mex$ 776 | + 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80 Leu (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 383 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (Mex$ 5,390) | Mex$ 6,893 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (Mex$ 2,094) | Mex$ 2,221 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Leu (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 106 | + 113% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (Mex$ 170) | Mex$ 94 | + 81% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 829 Leu (Mex$ 940) | Mex$ 853 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 501 Leu (Mex$ 568) | Mex$ 658 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,758 Leu (Mex$ 1,994) | Mex$ 1,506 | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,604 Leu (Mex$ 1,819) | Mex$ 1,150 | + 58% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 26% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (Mex$ 340,255) | Mex$ 341,317 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 21 Leu (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 21 | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Leu (Mex$ 184) | Mex$ 548 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 24% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 Leu (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 85 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 225 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (Mex$ 284) | Mex$ 577 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 80 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 51 | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Leu (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 57 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 29 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 Leu (Mex$ 128) | Mex$ 200 | - 36% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 20% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Moldova | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Leu (Mex$ 340) | Mex$ 320 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 168 Leu (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 150 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Leu (Mex$ 227) | Mex$ 841 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 Leu (Mex$ 567) | Mex$ 722 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Leu (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 144 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Leu (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 76 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Leu (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 43 | - 8% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,000 Leu (Mex$ 14,744) | Mex$ 11,752 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (Mex$ 1.13) | Mex$ 3.14 | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 Leu (Mex$ 454) | Mex$ 935 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39 Leu (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 65 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 25, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,697 prices entered by 1,165 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 29% cheaper than in Mexico
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