Cost of living in Moldova compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 38% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Leu (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 153 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Leu (Mex$ 69) | Mex$ 106 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 58 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (Mex$ 13) | Mex$ 20 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Leu (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 32 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Leu (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 22 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 Leu (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 67 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Leu (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 40 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Leu (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 23 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Leu (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (Mex$ 142) | Mex$ 215 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 28 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 19 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 3% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,871 Leu (Mex$ 11,537) | Mex$ 18,981 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,953 Leu (Mex$ 7,379) | Mex$ 8,885 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,475 Leu (Mex$ 1,565) | Mex$ 1,269 | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,369 Leu (Mex$ 17,371) | Mex$ 10,676 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,699 Leu (Mex$ 3,925) | Mex$ 5,857 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,771 Leu (Mex$ 1,879) | Mex$ 937 | + 100% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 165 Leu (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 387 | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,575 Leu (Mex$ 8,039) | Mex$ 7,514 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,123 Leu (Mex$ 2,253) | Mex$ 1,954 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 Leu (Mex$ 310) | Mex$ 100 | + 209% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Leu (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 88 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 70% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,482 Leu (Mex$ 1,573) | Mex$ 853 | + 84% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,025 Leu (Mex$ 1,088) | Mex$ 636 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,388 Leu (Mex$ 1,473) | Mex$ 1,507 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,541 Leu (Mex$ 2,696) | Mex$ 1,213 | + 122% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 36% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,977 Leu (Mex$ 227,078) | Mex$ 326,745 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172 Leu (Mex$ 182) | Mex$ 496 | - 63% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 165 Leu (Mex$ 175) | Mex$ 78 | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (Mex$ 109) | Mex$ 228 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 293 Leu (Mex$ 311) | Mex$ 552 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 70 Leu (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 68 | + 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 49 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 69 Leu (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 58 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Leu (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 30 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Leu (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 30 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 186 Leu (Mex$ 197) | Mex$ 175 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 348 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 210 Leu (Mex$ 223) | Mex$ 140 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 431 Leu (Mex$ 457) | Mex$ 942 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (Mex$ 813) | Mex$ 663 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81 Leu (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 110 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Leu (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 59 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 Leu (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 41 | - 20% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (Mex$ 10,389) | Mex$ 9,897 | + 5% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (Mex$ 1.59) | Mex$ 1.57 | + 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (Mex$ 704) | Mex$ 848 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 Leu (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 55 | + 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 17,010 prices entered by 1,426 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 14% cheaper than in Mexico
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