- Cost of Living
- Netherlands
- Moldova
- Comparison
Cost of living in Netherlands compared to Moldova
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Netherlands is 133% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (265 Leu) | 88 Leu | + 200% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | €8 (149 Leu) | 74 Leu | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.99 (78 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (21 Leu) | 12 Leu | + 74% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.10 (61 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 164% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.24 (44 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 93% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.65 (111 Leu) | 72 Leu | + 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.39 (47 Leu) | 16 Leu | + 186% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.46 (29 Leu) | 8 Leu | + 267% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.13 (22 Leu) | 16 Leu | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (160 Leu) | 107 Leu | + 49% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | €2.38 (47 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 102% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.26 (25 Leu) | 8 Leu | + 202% | |
| Housing | + 198% | |||
| Housing in Netherlands is 198% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | €1,915 (37,541 Leu) | 12,001 Leu | + 213% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | €1,328 (26,031 Leu) | 7,048 Leu | + 269% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €152 (2,988 Leu) | 1,748 Leu | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | €1,201 (23,544 Leu) | 5,755 Leu | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | €858 (16,831 Leu) | 3,555 Leu | + 373% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | €105 (2,061 Leu) | 1,158 Leu | + 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | €27 (531 Leu) | 175 Leu | + 204% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | €414 (8,114 Leu) | 6,871 Leu | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | €119 (2,340 Leu) | 2,526 Leu | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (123 Leu) | 283 Leu | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €14 (282 Leu) | 62 Leu | + 356% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Netherlands is 8% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | €85 (1,663 Leu) | 1,165 Leu | + 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | €36 (712 Leu) | 781 Leu | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | €92 (1,812 Leu) | 1,691 Leu | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €135 (2,647 Leu) | 1,986 Leu | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Netherlands is 23% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,832 (506,466 Leu) | 353,230 Leu | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.56 (31 Leu) | 17 Leu | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €82 (1,608 Leu) | 1,445 Leu | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Netherlands is 45% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.21 (63 Leu) | 129 Leu | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (245 Leu) | 200 Leu | + 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | €40 (784 Leu) | 251 Leu | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | €3.19 (62 Leu) | 33 Leu | + 87% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.22 (63 Leu) | 66 Leu | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.65 (52 Leu) | 54 Leu | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.46 (29 Leu) | 21 Leu | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.74 (34 Leu) | 29 Leu | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €25 (499 Leu) | 81 Leu | + 514% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in Netherlands is 112% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €42 (823 Leu) | 258 Leu | + 219% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €22 (439 Leu) | 194 Leu | + 126% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €117 (2,303 Leu) | 346 Leu | + 566% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €72 (1,411 Leu) | 488 Leu | + 189% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (183 Leu) | 65 Leu | + 183% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.16 (62 Leu) | 34 Leu | + 81% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.67 (92 Leu) | 28 Leu | + 223% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | €512 (10,035 Leu) | 11,870 Leu | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.21 (4.13 Leu) | 1.35 Leu | + 206% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €30 (586 Leu) | 604 Leu | - 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | €7 (137 Leu) | 26 Leu | + 428% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Netherlands is 84% more expensive than in Moldova
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