- Cost of Living
- United States
- Moldova
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Moldova
Currency:
| Food | + 144% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 144% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (227 Leu) | 88 Leu | + 158% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (122 Leu) | 74 Leu | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (75 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.92 (15 Leu) | 12 Leu | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.23 (53 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (67 Leu) | 24 Leu | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (102 Leu) | 76 Leu | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.40 (56 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.71 (28 Leu) | 7 Leu | + 290% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.80 (46 Leu) | 16 Leu | + 187% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (239 Leu) | 113 Leu | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.95 (32 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.15 (35 Leu) | 9 Leu | + 314% | |
| Housing | + 212% | |||
| Housing in United States is 212% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,046 (33,537 Leu) | 11,544 Leu | + 191% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,580 (25,892 Leu) | 7,159 Leu | + 262% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $172 (2,818 Leu) | 1,786 Leu | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (25,970 Leu) | 6,135 Leu | + 323% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,109 (18,178 Leu) | 3,751 Leu | + 385% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $117 (1,922 Leu) | 1,250 Leu | + 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (783 Leu) | 159 Leu | + 392% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $351 (5,749 Leu) | 6,871 Leu | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (1,975 Leu) | 2,526 Leu | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (184 Leu) | 283 Leu | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (366 Leu) | 56 Leu | + 548% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 16% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (770 Leu) | 1,165 Leu | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (742 Leu) | 861 Leu | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (1,397 Leu) | 1,691 Leu | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $119 (1,944 Leu) | 1,986 Leu | - 2% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 5% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,102 (362,204 Leu) | 353,230 Leu | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.70 (12 Leu) | 17 Leu | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (1,404 Leu) | 1,445 Leu | - 3% | |
| Personal Care | + 127% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 127% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (122 Leu) | 129 Leu | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (300 Leu) | 200 Leu | + 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $109 (1,792 Leu) | 251 Leu | + 613% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (107 Leu) | 33 Leu | + 221% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.54 (58 Leu) | 69 Leu | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.91 (80 Leu) | 52 Leu | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.33 (55 Leu) | 21 Leu | + 159% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (29 Leu) | 29 Leu | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (336 Leu) | 81 Leu | + 313% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 120% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (721 Leu) | 259 Leu | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (405 Leu) | 188 Leu | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $168 (2,753 Leu) | 370 Leu | + 644% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (1,284 Leu) | 486 Leu | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $11 (188 Leu) | 65 Leu | + 192% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.78 (78 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 124% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.71 (94 Leu) | 29 Leu | + 220% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (7,036 Leu) | 11,870 Leu | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 (9 Leu) | 1.80 Leu | + 420% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (868 Leu) | 665 Leu | + 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (131 Leu) | 26 Leu | + 405% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 91,533 prices entered by 14,386 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 80% more expensive than in Moldova
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