- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Moldova
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Moldova
Currency:
| Food | + 153% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 153% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (273 Leu) | 87 Leu | + 214% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (150 Leu) | 73 Leu | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.01 (79 Leu) | 34 Leu | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (22 Leu) | 13 Leu | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.20 (63 Leu) | 25 Leu | + 155% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.36 (47 Leu) | 20 Leu | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.97 (118 Leu) | 71 Leu | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.42 (48 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 214% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.53 (30 Leu) | 7 Leu | + 317% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.23 (24 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (156 Leu) | 105 Leu | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.52 (50 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 130% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (26 Leu) | 5.88 Leu | + 341% | |
| Housing | + 235% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 235% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,963 (38,864 Leu) | 10,263 Leu | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,416 (28,033 Leu) | 6,517 Leu | + 330% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €145 (2,862 Leu) | 1,796 Leu | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,268 (25,102 Leu) | 5,622 Leu | + 346% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €911 (18,038 Leu) | 3,558 Leu | + 407% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €104 (2,049 Leu) | 1,184 Leu | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €28 (560 Leu) | 167 Leu | + 235% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €423 (8,367 Leu) | 7,106 Leu | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €118 (2,327 Leu) | 2,029 Leu | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (143 Leu) | 233 Leu | - 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (292 Leu) | 71 Leu | + 311% | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 6% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €84 (1,661 Leu) | 984 Leu | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €37 (741 Leu) | 875 Leu | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (1,972 Leu) | 1,649 Leu | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €133 (2,639 Leu) | 2,077 Leu | + 27% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 6% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,897 (512,631 Leu) | 316,287 Leu | + 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.59 (32 Leu) | 18 Leu | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €81 (1,604 Leu) | 1,837 Leu | - 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 54% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.40 (87 Leu) | 110 Leu | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (211 Leu) | 105 Leu | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €35 (698 Leu) | 310 Leu | + 125% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.48 (69 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 97% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.44 (68 Leu) | 64 Leu | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.93 (58 Leu) | 56 Leu | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.54 (30 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.77 (35 Leu) | 29 Leu | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €26 (511 Leu) | 77 Leu | + 561% | |
| Entertainment | + 106% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 106% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €44 (871 Leu) | 250 Leu | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €23 (449 Leu) | 186 Leu | + 141% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €76 (1,503 Leu) | 346 Leu | + 334% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €77 (1,515 Leu) | 495 Leu | + 206% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (184 Leu) | 82 Leu | + 123% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.27 (65 Leu) | 36 Leu | + 82% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.60 (91 Leu) | 28 Leu | + 221% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €503 (9,962 Leu) | 13,487 Leu | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.22 (4.33 Leu) | 1.24 Leu | + 249% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €35 (689 Leu) | 657 Leu | + 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (134 Leu) | 26 Leu | + 413% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,538 prices entered by 554 different people.
Cost of living in Netherlands is 78% more expensive than in Moldova
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