- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 Leu (1,806 ₦) | 2,358 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (1,534 ₦) | 2,009 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (713 ₦) | 945 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (272 ₦) | 891 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (516 ₦) | 572 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (382 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Leu (1,535 ₦) | 2,069 ₦ | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (320 ₦) | 1,160 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (149 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (317 ₦) | 333 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (2,244 ₦) | 2,423 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (467 ₦) | 368 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (127 ₦) | 368 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 32% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (215,553 ₦) | 374,034 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (136,874 ₦) | 313,093 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (37,713 ₦) | 30,732 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (118,077 ₦) | 216,395 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (74,728 ₦) | 113,871 ₦ | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (24,872 ₦) | 18,911 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (3,515 ₦) | 6,931 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (149,248 ₦) | 119,290 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (42,606 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (4,900 ₦) | 1,142 ₦ | + 329% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (1,493 ₦) | 1,488 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Clothes | + 80% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 80% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (20,671 ₦) | 6,922 ₦ | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (18,374 ₦) | 11,004 ₦ | + 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (34,637 ₦) | 17,547 ₦ | + 97% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (43,630 ₦) | 30,237 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 121% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 121% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (6,642,686 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (374 ₦) | 152 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,458 Leu (30,617 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | + 200% | |
| 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 (2,301 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (2,213 ₦) | 1,894 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (6,508 ₦) | 7,666 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (734 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (1,345 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (1,183 ₦) | 1,358 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (478 ₦) | 382 ₦ | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (601 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (1,624 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (5,252 ₦) | 5,380 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Leu (3,805 ₦) | 3,270 ₦ | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Leu (6,301 ₦) | 17,434 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (10,403 ₦) | 14,287 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (1,728 ₦) | 2,654 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (747 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (594 ₦) | 559 ₦ | + 6% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (283,245 ₦) | 178,066 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (26 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (13,805 ₦) | 14,754 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (550 ₦) | 461 ₦ | + 19% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
21.002
NGN
/
MDL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,911 prices entered by 151 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria
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