Cost of living in United States compared to Moldova
Currency:
| Food | + 181% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 181% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (258 Leu) | 71 Leu | + 263% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (140 Leu) | 65 Leu | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.32 (77 Leu) | 34 Leu | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.88 (16 Leu) | 13 Leu | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.00 (54 Leu) | 24 Leu | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.08 (73 Leu) | 22 Leu | + 233% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (112 Leu) | 56 Leu | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.39 (60 Leu) | 13 Leu | + 352% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.74 (31 Leu) | 13 Leu | + 131% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.21 (57 Leu) | 18 Leu | + 211% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (261 Leu) | 134 Leu | + 95% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.92 (34 Leu) | 24 Leu | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (37 Leu) | 6 Leu | + 481% | |
| Housing | + 174% | |||
| Housing in United States is 174% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,231 (39,833 Leu) | 10,871 Leu | + 266% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,605 (28,657 Leu) | 6,953 Leu | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $179 (3,188 Leu) | 1,475 Leu | + 116% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,614 (28,816 Leu) | 16,369 Leu | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,141 (20,364 Leu) | 3,699 Leu | + 451% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $117 (2,090 Leu) | 1,771 Leu | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $48 (854 Leu) | 161 Leu | + 430% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $300 (5,363 Leu) | 7,575 Leu | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (2,164 Leu) | 2,123 Leu | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (195 Leu) | 293 Leu | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (400 Leu) | 70 Leu | + 471% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 24% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (870 Leu) | 1,482 Leu | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (786 Leu) | 1,025 Leu | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (1,552 Leu) | 1,388 Leu | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $114 (2,030 Leu) | 2,541 Leu | - 20% | |
| Transportation | + 199% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 199% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,993 (410,488 Leu) | 213,977 Leu | + 92% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (14 Leu) | 18 Leu | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $79 (1,418 Leu) | 162 Leu | + 774% | |
| Personal Care | + 113% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 113% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (129 Leu) | 165 Leu | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 (358 Leu) | 103 Leu | + 247% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $110 (1,962 Leu) | 293 Leu | + 570% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (117 Leu) | 70 Leu | + 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.51 (63 Leu) | 57 Leu | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.02 (90 Leu) | 69 Leu | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.54 (63 Leu) | 16 Leu | + 286% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (33 Leu) | 24 Leu | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (390 Leu) | 186 Leu | + 110% | |
| Entertainment | + 88% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 88% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (805 Leu) | 328 Leu | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (440 Leu) | 210 Leu | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $221 (3,947 Leu) | 431 Leu | + 817% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $75 (1,347 Leu) | 766 Leu | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (210 Leu) | 81 Leu | + 160% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (86 Leu) | 29 Leu | + 200% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.82 (104 Leu) | 31 Leu | + 235% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $405 (7,238 Leu) | 9,790 Leu | - 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.19 (3.34 Leu) | 1.50 Leu | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $54 (956 Leu) | 663 Leu | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (144 Leu) | 69 Leu | + 109% | |
| TOTAL | + 137% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in United States is 137% more expensive than in Moldova
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