- Cost of Living
- United States
- Moldova
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Moldova
Currency:
| Food | + 177% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 177% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (243 Leu) | 86 Leu | + 182% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (131 Leu) | 73 Leu | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.53 (78 Leu) | 34 Leu | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.89 (15 Leu) | 13 Leu | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.19 (55 Leu) | 25 Leu | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.98 (68 Leu) | 18 Leu | + 276% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (107 Leu) | 73 Leu | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.32 (57 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 274% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.61 (28 Leu) | 7 Leu | + 289% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.64 (63 Leu) | 15 Leu | + 315% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (256 Leu) | 107 Leu | + 139% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.92 (33 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.13 (37 Leu) | 6 Leu | + 506% | |
| Housing | + 246% | |||
| Housing in United States is 246% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,049 (35,200 Leu) | 10,263 Leu | + 243% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,575 (27,058 Leu) | 6,517 Leu | + 315% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $177 (3,040 Leu) | 1,796 Leu | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,585 (27,229 Leu) | 5,622 Leu | + 384% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,128 (19,387 Leu) | 3,558 Leu | + 445% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $119 (2,043 Leu) | 1,184 Leu | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (826 Leu) | 167 Leu | + 393% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $328 (5,638 Leu) | 7,106 Leu | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $120 (2,063 Leu) | 2,029 Leu | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (185 Leu) | 233 Leu | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (390 Leu) | 71 Leu | + 449% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 12% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (814 Leu) | 984 Leu | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $45 (772 Leu) | 875 Leu | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (1,468 Leu) | 1,649 Leu | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $115 (1,970 Leu) | 2,077 Leu | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 1% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,375 (384,444 Leu) | 316,287 Leu | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.78 (13 Leu) | 18 Leu | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $85 (1,458 Leu) | 1,458 Leu | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 131% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 131% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (122 Leu) | 110 Leu | + 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $19 (318 Leu) | 105 Leu | + 202% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (1,895 Leu) | 310 Leu | + 512% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (117 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 234% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.47 (60 Leu) | 64 Leu | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.13 (88 Leu) | 56 Leu | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.47 (60 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (32 Leu) | 29 Leu | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (352 Leu) | 77 Leu | + 356% | |
| Entertainment | + 117% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 117% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (773 Leu) | 250 Leu | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (427 Leu) | 181 Leu | + 136% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $175 (3,008 Leu) | 300 Leu | + 903% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (1,357 Leu) | 495 Leu | + 174% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (199 Leu) | 82 Leu | + 142% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.90 (84 Leu) | 36 Leu | + 137% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.95 (102 Leu) | 28 Leu | + 261% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $422 (7,257 Leu) | 13,487 Leu | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.36 (6 Leu) | 1.24 Leu | + 402% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (907 Leu) | 657 Leu | + 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (135 Leu) | 26 Leu | + 415% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 89,811 prices entered by 12,688 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 90% more expensive than in Moldova
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