- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 33% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88 Leu (1,871 ₦) | 2,471 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 74 Leu (1,558 ₦) | 1,941 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (743 ₦) | 980 ₦ | - 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Leu (259 ₦) | 821 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23 Leu (488 ₦) | 593 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Leu (482 ₦) | 668 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 72 Leu (1,533 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (347 ₦) | 1,079 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Leu (165 ₦) | 844 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Leu (329 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (2,276 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 Leu (490 ₦) | 401 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Leu (173 ₦) | 365 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 23% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 12,001 Leu (254,096 ₦) | 319,343 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,048 Leu (149,238 ₦) | 218,393 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,748 Leu (37,021 ₦) | 24,717 ₦ | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,755 Leu (121,848 ₦) | 233,341 ₦ | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,555 Leu (75,279 ₦) | 159,447 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,158 Leu (24,512 ₦) | 23,589 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 175 Leu (3,704 ₦) | 6,539 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,871 Leu (145,472 ₦) | 135,770 ₦ | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,526 Leu (53,481 ₦) | 37,311 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 283 Leu (5,988 ₦) | 1,700 ₦ | + 252% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 62 Leu (1,309 ₦) | 1,400 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 96% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 96% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,165 Leu (24,670 ₦) | 7,129 ₦ | + 246% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 781 Leu (16,529 ₦) | 9,395 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,691 Leu (35,796 ₦) | 16,854 ₦ | + 112% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,986 Leu (42,060 ₦) | 25,764 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 124% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 124% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 353,230 Leu (7,479,083 ₦) | 4,706,360 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Leu (369 ₦) | 145 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,445 Leu (30,595 ₦) | 11,173 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 129 Leu (2,736 ₦) | 1,440 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Leu (4,235 ₦) | 2,467 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 251 Leu (5,322 ₦) | 7,565 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 Leu (708 ₦) | 1,578 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 66 Leu (1,395 ₦) | 990 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 54 Leu (1,147 ₦) | 1,562 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 Leu (446 ₦) | 482 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (614 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81 Leu (1,719 ₦) | 1,405 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 18% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 258 Leu (5,459 ₦) | 6,564 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 194 Leu (4,108 ₦) | 3,251 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 346 Leu (7,324 ₦) | 21,756 ₦ | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 488 Leu (10,337 ₦) | 18,006 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Leu (1,366 ₦) | 2,462 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (727 ₦) | 1,630 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (601 ₦) | 523 ₦ | + 15% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,870 Leu (251,330 ₦) | 246,077 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.35 Leu (29 ₦) | 36 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 604 Leu (12,781 ₦) | 13,316 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (548 ₦) | 435 ₦ | + 26% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
21.173
NGN
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MDL
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,045 prices entered by 178 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria
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