- Cost of Living
- United States
- Moldova
- Comparison
Cost of living in United States compared to Moldova
Currency:
| Food | + 150% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in United States is 150% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (231 Leu) | 90 Leu | + 157% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (125 Leu) | 74 Leu | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.61 (76 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 118% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.90 (15 Leu) | 12 Leu | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.22 (53 Leu) | 24 Leu | + 126% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.02 (67 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 194% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (104 Leu) | 72 Leu | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.42 (57 Leu) | 16 Leu | + 246% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.65 (27 Leu) | 8 Leu | + 251% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.02 (50 Leu) | 16 Leu | + 222% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (245 Leu) | 107 Leu | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.93 (32 Leu) | 23 Leu | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.16 (36 Leu) | 8 Leu | + 345% | |
| Housing | + 214% | |||
| Housing in United States is 214% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,026 (33,615 Leu) | 12,001 Leu | + 180% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,562 (25,923 Leu) | 7,048 Leu | + 268% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $176 (2,913 Leu) | 1,748 Leu | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,568 (26,026 Leu) | 5,755 Leu | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,107 (18,379 Leu) | 3,555 Leu | + 417% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $120 (1,993 Leu) | 1,158 Leu | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $48 (797 Leu) | 175 Leu | + 356% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $338 (5,613 Leu) | 6,871 Leu | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $121 (2,006 Leu) | 2,526 Leu | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (183 Leu) | 283 Leu | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (378 Leu) | 67 Leu | + 468% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in United States is 12% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (785 Leu) | 1,165 Leu | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $44 (733 Leu) | 781 Leu | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (1,416 Leu) | 1,691 Leu | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 (1,921 Leu) | 1,986 Leu | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in United States is 18% cheaper than in Moldova | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,078 (366,376 Leu) | 353,230 Leu | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.73 (12 Leu) | 17 Leu | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $86 (1,421 Leu) | 1,837 Leu | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in United States is 117% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (119 Leu) | 129 Leu | - 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (297 Leu) | 200 Leu | + 48% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (1,842 Leu) | 291 Leu | + 533% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (112 Leu) | 33 Leu | + 234% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.56 (59 Leu) | 66 Leu | - 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.07 (84 Leu) | 57 Leu | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.41 (57 Leu) | 21 Leu | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.85 (31 Leu) | 29 Leu | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (342 Leu) | 81 Leu | + 321% | |
| Entertainment | + 112% | |||
| Entertainment in United States is 112% more expensive than in Moldova | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (734 Leu) | 258 Leu | + 185% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (412 Leu) | 194 Leu | + 112% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $169 (2,798 Leu) | 346 Leu | + 709% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $79 (1,310 Leu) | 502 Leu | + 161% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (191 Leu) | 79 Leu | + 141% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.81 (80 Leu) | 35 Leu | + 128% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.74 (95 Leu) | 29 Leu | + 224% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (7,124 Leu) | 11,870 Leu | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.27 (4.56 Leu) | 1.35 Leu | + 238% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $53 (881 Leu) | 604 Leu | + 46% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $8 (132 Leu) | 26 Leu | + 410% | |
| TOTAL | + 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 94,714 prices entered by 14,604 different people.
Cost of living in United States is 67% more expensive than in Moldova
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