- Cost of Living
- United States
- Moldova
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Moldova
Currency:
| Food | + 167% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 167% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (235 Leu) | 87 Leu | + 170% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (127 Leu) | 73 Leu | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.58 (77 Leu) | 34 Leu | + 127% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (15 Leu) | 13 Leu | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.21 (54 Leu) | 25 Leu | + 117% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.99 (67 Leu) | 20 Leu | + 228% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (105 Leu) | 71 Leu | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.36 (56 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (27 Leu) | 7 Leu | + 272% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (53 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 247% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (246 Leu) | 105 Leu | + 135% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (32 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.14 (36 Leu) | 5.88 Leu | + 510% | |
| Housing | + 242% | |||
| Housing in United States is 242% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,029 (34,060 Leu) | 10,263 Leu | + 232% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,558 (26,156 Leu) | 6,517 Leu | + 301% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (2,968 Leu) | 1,796 Leu | + 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,567 (26,306 Leu) | 5,622 Leu | + 368% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,120 (18,792 Leu) | 3,558 Leu | + 428% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $122 (2,051 Leu) | 1,184 Leu | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (804 Leu) | 167 Leu | + 380% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (5,633 Leu) | 7,106 Leu | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (2,021 Leu) | 2,029 Leu | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (183 Leu) | 233 Leu | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (381 Leu) | 71 Leu | + 436% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 14% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (797 Leu) | 984 Leu | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (752 Leu) | 875 Leu | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (1,430 Leu) | 1,649 Leu | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (1,915 Leu) | 2,077 Leu | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 17% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,132 (371,455 Leu) | 316,287 Leu | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.75 (13 Leu) | 18 Leu | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (1,427 Leu) | 1,837 Leu | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 144% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 144% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (120 Leu) | 110 Leu | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (319 Leu) | 105 Leu | + 203% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $113 (1,893 Leu) | 310 Leu | + 511% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (114 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 227% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.48 (58 Leu) | 64 Leu | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.06 (85 Leu) | 56 Leu | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.42 (57 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 152% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (31 Leu) | 29 Leu | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (347 Leu) | 77 Leu | + 349% | |
| Entertainment | + 108% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 108% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (742 Leu) | 250 Leu | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (415 Leu) | 186 Leu | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (2,824 Leu) | 346 Leu | + 716% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (1,319 Leu) | 495 Leu | + 166% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (192 Leu) | 82 Leu | + 134% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.85 (81 Leu) | 36 Leu | + 129% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.82 (98 Leu) | 28 Leu | + 245% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (7,203 Leu) | 13,487 Leu | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.31 (5.27 Leu) | 1.24 Leu | + 325% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (891 Leu) | 657 Leu | + 36% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (132 Leu) | 26 Leu | + 405% | |
| TOTAL | + 73% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 93,013 prices entered by 14,186 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 73% more expensive than in Moldova
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