Cost of living in United States compared to Moldova
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Food | + 105% | |||
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Food in United States is 105% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
United States | Moldova | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (349 Leu) | 158 Leu | + 121% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (192 Leu) | 162 Leu | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.70 (101 Leu) | 74 Leu | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (19 Leu) | 21 Leu | - 10% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.54 (81 Leu) | 44 Leu | + 84% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.56 (81 Leu) | 33 Leu | + 145% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (129 Leu) | 71 Leu | + 82% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.44 (79 Leu) | 17 Leu | + 364% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (39 Leu) | 14 Leu | + 184% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (54 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 148% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (281 Leu) | 106 Leu | + 164% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.93 (52 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.79 (49 Leu) | 7 Leu | + 575% | |
Housing | + 226% | |||
Housing in United States is 226% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
United States | Moldova | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,010 (53,394 Leu) | 13,706 Leu | + 290% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,308 (40,939 Leu) | 10,942 Leu | + 274% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $223 (3,950 Leu) | 4,428 Leu | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,055 (36,451 Leu) | 7,811 Leu | + 367% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,565 (27,768 Leu) | 5,066 Leu | + 448% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $149 (2,637 Leu) | 2,566 Leu | + 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (1,139 Leu) | 176 Leu | + 548% | |
40” flat screen tv | $293 (5,206 Leu) | 6,295 Leu | - 17% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 (2,580 Leu) | 4,012 Leu | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 (254 Leu) | 312 Leu | - 19% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (530 Leu) | 99 Leu | + 434% | |
Clothes | + 14% | |||
Clothes in United States is 14% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
United States | Moldova | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (1,015 Leu) | 966 Leu | + 5% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (928 Leu) | 741 Leu | + 25% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $97 (1,728 Leu) | 1,804 Leu | - 4% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $131 (2,326 Leu) | 2,176 Leu | + 7% | |
Transportation | + 123% | |||
Transportation in United States is 123% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
United States | Moldova | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,449 (504,680 Leu) | 402,534 Leu | + 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.98 (17 Leu) | 27 Leu | - 34% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $74 (1,311 Leu) | 231 Leu | + 466% | |
Personal Care | + 135% | |||
Personal Care in United States is 135% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
United States | Moldova | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (169 Leu) | 89 Leu | + 90% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $21 (375 Leu) | 80 Leu | + 369% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $140 (2,475 Leu) | 353 Leu | + 601% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $9 (165 Leu) | 80 Leu | + 107% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.01 (89 Leu) | 106 Leu | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (116 Leu) | 68 Leu | + 70% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.94 (88 Leu) | 27 Leu | + 225% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (42 Leu) | 47 Leu | - 11% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $29 (522 Leu) | 110 Leu | + 373% | |
Entertainment | + 135% | |||
Entertainment in United States is 135% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
United States | Moldova | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 (1,017 Leu) | 334 Leu | + 204% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $30 (528 Leu) | 236 Leu | + 124% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 (3,669 Leu) | 668 Leu | + 449% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $99 (1,759 Leu) | 572 Leu | + 207% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (259 Leu) | 106 Leu | + 144% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.58 (99 Leu) | 32 Leu | + 210% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (129 Leu) | 38 Leu | + 243% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $507 (8,989 Leu) | 15,000 Leu | - 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.37 (7 Leu) | 1.00 Leu | + 554% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $66 (1,176 Leu) | 788 Leu | + 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $10 (181 Leu) | 48 Leu | + 281% | |
TOTAL | + 143% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 18,656 prices entered by 2,385 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United States is 143% more expensive than in Moldova
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