- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Moldova
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Moldova
Currency:
| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 154% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (265 Leu) | 86 Leu | + 209% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (152 Leu) | 73 Leu | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.07 (80 Leu) | 34 Leu | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.10 (21 Leu) | 13 Leu | + 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.35 (65 Leu) | 25 Leu | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.51 (49 Leu) | 18 Leu | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.82 (114 Leu) | 73 Leu | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.47 (48 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 216% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.65 (32 Leu) | 7 Leu | + 354% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.28 (25 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (147 Leu) | 107 Leu | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.50 (49 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 120% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (26 Leu) | 6 Leu | + 326% | |
| Housing | + 224% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 224% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,960 (38,313 Leu) | 10,263 Leu | + 273% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,425 (27,859 Leu) | 6,517 Leu | + 327% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €139 (2,719 Leu) | 1,796 Leu | + 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,241 (24,256 Leu) | 5,622 Leu | + 331% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €892 (17,427 Leu) | 3,558 Leu | + 390% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €106 (2,074 Leu) | 1,184 Leu | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €29 (568 Leu) | 167 Leu | + 239% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €414 (8,087 Leu) | 7,106 Leu | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €127 (2,488 Leu) | 2,029 Leu | + 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (146 Leu) | 233 Leu | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (285 Leu) | 71 Leu | + 300% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 6% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (1,661 Leu) | 984 Leu | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (717 Leu) | 875 Leu | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €104 (2,027 Leu) | 1,649 Leu | + 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €137 (2,684 Leu) | 2,077 Leu | + 29% | |
| Transportation | + 25% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 25% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,002 (508,246 Leu) | 316,287 Leu | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.62 (32 Leu) | 18 Leu | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €83 (1,629 Leu) | 1,458 Leu | + 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 52% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.19 (82 Leu) | 110 Leu | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (256 Leu) | 105 Leu | + 143% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €39 (768 Leu) | 310 Leu | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.62 (71 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.14 (61 Leu) | 64 Leu | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.82 (55 Leu) | 56 Leu | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.60 (31 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.80 (35 Leu) | 29 Leu | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (486 Leu) | 77 Leu | + 529% | |
| Entertainment | + 100% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 100% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €45 (875 Leu) | 250 Leu | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (441 Leu) | 181 Leu | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €73 (1,429 Leu) | 300 Leu | + 376% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €75 (1,473 Leu) | 495 Leu | + 197% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (181 Leu) | 82 Leu | + 120% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.28 (64 Leu) | 36 Leu | + 80% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.27 (83 Leu) | 28 Leu | + 195% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €466 (9,101 Leu) | 13,487 Leu | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.24 (4.77 Leu) | 1.24 Leu | + 284% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (636 Leu) | 657 Leu | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (134 Leu) | 26 Leu | + 412% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 90% more expensive than in Moldova
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