- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 36% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 87 Leu (1,878 ₦) | 2,460 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (1,575 ₦) | 1,906 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (732 ₦) | 1,007 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (275 ₦) | 832 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (536 ₦) | 593 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 20 Leu (440 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (1,533 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (329 ₦) | 1,193 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (157 ₦) | 845 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (329 ₦) | 345 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 105 Leu (2,258 ₦) | 2,404 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (468 ₦) | 380 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.88 Leu (127 ₦) | 369 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (221,381 ₦) | 332,937 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (140,575 ₦) | 203,059 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (38,733 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (121,269 ₦) | 216,517 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (76,748 ₦) | 119,786 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (25,545 ₦) | 17,516 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (3,610 ₦) | 5,493 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (153,283 ₦) | 117,048 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (43,758 ₦) | 38,623 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (5,033 ₦) | 1,169 ₦ | + 330% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (1,533 ₦) | 1,491 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Clothes | + 112% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 112% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (21,230 ₦) | 6,183 ₦ | + 243% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (18,871 ₦) | 9,445 ₦ | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (35,574 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (44,809 ₦) | 26,338 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Transportation | + 144% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 144% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (6,822,287 ₦) | 6,199,200 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (384 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,837 Leu (39,629 ₦) | 11,380 ₦ | + 248% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (2,363 ₦) | 1,672 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (2,272 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (6,684 ₦) | 7,629 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (754 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (1,381 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (1,215 ₦) | 1,483 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (491 ₦) | 417 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (617 ₦) | 439 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (1,668 ₦) | 1,439 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (5,394 ₦) | 5,811 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 186 Leu (4,012 ₦) | 3,170 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 346 Leu (7,461 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (10,684 ₦) | 16,701 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (1,774 ₦) | 2,468 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (767 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (610 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 18% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (290,903 ₦) | 231,505 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (27 ₦) | 28 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (14,178 ₦) | 14,221 ₦ | - 0% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (565 ₦) | 453 ₦ | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
21.570
NGN
/
MDL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,006 prices entered by 164 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria
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