Cost of living in Moldova compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 50% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 Leu (2,084 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 Leu (1,537 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Leu (877 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Leu (341 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Leu (657 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu (549 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83 Leu (1,813 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (352 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (231 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Leu (275 ₦) | 367 ₦ | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 Leu (1,980 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Leu (659 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (148 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 60% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,555 Leu (187,559 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,747 Leu (126,002 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Leu (32,885 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,505 Leu (120,690 ₦) | 319,785 ₦ | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,753 Leu (82,268 ₦) | 184,708 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 851 Leu (18,646 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 99 Leu (2,170 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | - 88% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (104,191 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (40,479 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Leu (4,385 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 141% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (3,288 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 829 Leu (18,171 ₦) | 9,511 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 501 Leu (10,984 ₦) | 14,349 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,758 Leu (38,534 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,604 Leu (35,167 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 15% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (6,576,933 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 Leu (538 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 195% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 153 Leu (3,361 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 14% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 Leu (1,754 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (3,069 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (5,481 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (658 ₦) | 1,295 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (822 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Leu (767 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (548 ₦) | 604 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (658 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 Leu (2,480 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Leu (6,577 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 171 Leu (3,751 ₦) | 5,345 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Leu (4,385 ₦) | 19,661 ₦ | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 Leu (10,962 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Leu (1,754 ₦) | 970 ₦ | + 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Leu (1,096 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (828 ₦) | 579 ₦ | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,000 Leu (285,000 ₦) | 182,671 ₦ | + 56% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (22 ₦) | 25 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 Leu (8,769 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 Leu (881 ₦) | 501 ₦ | + 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 348 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 38% cheaper than in Nigeria
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