Cost of living in Moldova compared to Morocco
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Food | + 6% | |||
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Food in Moldova is 6% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Moldova | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 Leu (89 Dirham) | 89 Dirham | + 1% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 162 Leu (92 Dirham) | 57 Dirham | + 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 74 Leu (42 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | - 1% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Leu (12 Dirham) | 10 Dirham | + 18% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 Leu (25 Dirham) | 19 Dirham | + 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Leu (19 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 150% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (40 Dirham) | 60 Dirham | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Leu (10 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (8 Dirham) | 7 Dirham | + 6% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Leu (12 Dirham) | 20 Dirham | - 40% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106 Leu (60 Dirham) | 107 Dirham | - 44% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Leu (18 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 28% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (4.15 Dirham) | 5.72 Dirham | - 27% | |
Housing | + 5% | |||
Housing in Moldova is 5% more expensive than in Morocco | ||||
Moldova | Morocco | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,706 Leu (7,763 Dirham) | 8,838 Dirham | - 12% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,942 Leu (6,197 Dirham) | 4,957 Dirham | + 25% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,428 Leu (2,508 Dirham) | 648 Dirham | + 287% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu (4,424 Dirham) | 6,653 Dirham | - 34% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu (2,869 Dirham) | 2,655 Dirham | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,566 Leu (1,453 Dirham) | 506 Dirham | + 187% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 176 Leu (100 Dirham) | 214 Dirham | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (3,565 Dirham) | 2,716 Dirham | + 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (2,272 Dirham) | 898 Dirham | + 153% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (177 Dirham) | 94 Dirham | + 87% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (56 Dirham) | 88 Dirham | - 36% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Moldova is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
Moldova | Morocco | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu (547 Dirham) | 334 Dirham | + 64% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu (420 Dirham) | 540 Dirham | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu (1,022 Dirham) | 724 Dirham | + 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu (1,232 Dirham) | 915 Dirham | + 35% | |
Transportation | - 21% | |||
Transportation in Moldova is 21% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
Moldova | Morocco | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu (227,985 Dirham) | 253,554 Dirham | - 10% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu (15 Dirham) | 14 Dirham | + 11% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 231 Leu (131 Dirham) | 256 Dirham | - 49% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Moldova is about the same as in Morocco | ||||
Moldova | Morocco | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (50 Dirham) | 39 Dirham | + 28% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (45 Dirham) | 121 Dirham | - 63% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (200 Dirham) | 300 Dirham | - 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (45 Dirham) | 118 Dirham | - 61% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (60 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 79% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (39 Dirham) | 34 Dirham | + 15% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (15 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | + 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (27 Dirham) | 18 Dirham | + 49% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (62 Dirham) | 76 Dirham | - 18% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Moldova is 7% cheaper than in Morocco | ||||
Moldova | Morocco | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 334 Leu (189 Dirham) | 192 Dirham | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 236 Leu (134 Dirham) | 110 Dirham | + 21% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 668 Leu (378 Dirham) | 446 Dirham | - 15% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 572 Leu (324 Dirham) | 463 Dirham | - 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106 Leu (60 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | - 33% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (18 Dirham) | 32 Dirham | - 44% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (21 Dirham) | 38 Dirham | - 44% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 Leu (8,496 Dirham) | 5,352 Dirham | + 59% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (0.57 Dirham) | 1.15 Dirham | - 51% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 788 Leu (446 Dirham) | 397 Dirham | + 12% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 48 Leu (27 Dirham) | 37 Dirham | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 4% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 617 prices entered by 85 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Moldova is 4% cheaper than in Morocco
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