- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Mexico
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 Leu (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 120 | - 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 95 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 67 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 19 | - 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 31 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Leu (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 62 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 38 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (Mex$ 8) | Mex$ 24 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 21 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (Mex$ 124) | Mex$ 223 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 25 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (Mex$ 7) | Mex$ 20 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 28% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (Mex$ 11,906) | Mex$ 19,527 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (Mex$ 7,560) | Mex$ 10,212 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (Mex$ 2,083) | Mex$ 1,590 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (Mex$ 6,522) | Mex$ 11,923 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (Mex$ 4,128) | Mex$ 6,773 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (Mex$ 1,374) | Mex$ 1,354 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (Mex$ 194) | Mex$ 381 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (Mex$ 8,244) | Mex$ 8,096 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (Mex$ 2,353) | Mex$ 2,000 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 105 | + 157% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (Mex$ 82) | Mex$ 87 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 50% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (Mex$ 1,142) | Mex$ 811 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (Mex$ 1,015) | Mex$ 667 | + 52% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (Mex$ 1,913) | Mex$ 1,489 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (Mex$ 2,410) | Mex$ 1,283 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 116% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (Mex$ 366,905) | Mex$ 313,588 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 19 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,458 Leu (Mex$ 1,691) | Mex$ 460 | + 268% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 3% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (Mex$ 127) | Mex$ 75 | + 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (Mex$ 122) | Mex$ 189 | - 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (Mex$ 359) | Mex$ 548 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 70 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (Mex$ 74) | Mex$ 48 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (Mex$ 65) | Mex$ 54 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 27 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 30 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (Mex$ 90) | Mex$ 126 | - 29% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 378 | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Leu (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 137 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Leu (Mex$ 348) | Mex$ 1,230 | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (Mex$ 575) | Mex$ 742 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (Mex$ 95) | Mex$ 103 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 55 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 44 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (Mex$ 15,645) | Mex$ 10,278 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (Mex$ 1.44) | Mex$ 2.28 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (Mex$ 762) | Mex$ 724 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 52 | - 42% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.160
MXN
/
MDL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 10,700 prices entered by 1,207 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 13% more expensive than in Mexico
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