Cost of living in Moldova compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 Leu (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 215 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 Leu (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 118 | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 47 Leu (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 54 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 21 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Leu (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 35 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 Leu (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 25 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 Leu (Mex$ 79) | Mex$ 72 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 21 Leu (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 40 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Leu (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Leu (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 24 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 140 Leu (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 233 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 30 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 20 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,340 Leu (Mex$ 9,605) | Mex$ 18,979 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,064 Leu (Mex$ 6,983) | Mex$ 8,639 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,610 Leu (Mex$ 1,854) | Mex$ 1,029 | + 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,000 Leu (Mex$ 6,910) | Mex$ 10,168 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,115 Leu (Mex$ 4,738) | Mex$ 4,902 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,596 Leu (Mex$ 1,838) | Mex$ 724 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 136 Leu (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 382 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,400 Leu (Mex$ 8,522) | Mex$ 7,004 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,332 Leu (Mex$ 1,534) | Mex$ 2,034 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 181 Leu (Mex$ 209) | Mex$ 100 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Leu (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 91 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 891 Leu (Mex$ 1,026) | Mex$ 845 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Leu (Mex$ 691) | Mex$ 650 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,321 Leu (Mex$ 1,521) | Mex$ 1,505 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,894 Leu (Mex$ 2,182) | Mex$ 1,101 | + 98% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 32% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,318 Leu (Mex$ 276,750) | Mex$ 342,708 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Leu (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 19 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172 Leu (Mex$ 198) | Mex$ 529 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 11% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Leu (Mex$ 157) | Mex$ 82 | + 92% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (Mex$ 119) | Mex$ 174 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 324 Leu (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 519 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 114 Leu (Mex$ 131) | Mex$ 81 | + 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 50 | + 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 93 Leu (Mex$ 108) | Mex$ 55 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 Leu (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 30 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 30 | + 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 Leu (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 192 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267 Leu (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 309 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 195 Leu (Mex$ 225) | Mex$ 147 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 Leu (Mex$ 576) | Mex$ 830 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (Mex$ 882) | Mex$ 679 | + 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 Leu (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 122 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Leu (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 72 | - 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Leu (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 39 | + 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (Mex$ 11,274) | Mex$ 10,031 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (Mex$ 1.73) | Mex$ 2.66 | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (Mex$ 763) | Mex$ 984 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 36 Leu (Mex$ 42) | Mex$ 61 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,101 prices entered by 1,214 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 22% cheaper than in Mexico
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