Cost of living in Moldova compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 Leu (1,567 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Leu (1,441 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (750 ₦) | 861 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (286 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (554 ₦) | 580 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Leu (516 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Leu (1,220 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (325 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (301 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Leu (405 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (2,941 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (531 ₦) | 334 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (154 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,871 Leu (239,253 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,953 Leu (153,027 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,283 Leu (28,226 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,369 Leu (360,248 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,699 Leu (81,399 ₦) | 217,542 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,771 Leu (38,966 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 260% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 144 Leu (3,170 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,575 Leu (166,723 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | + 168% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,123 Leu (46,722 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 214 Leu (4,704 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 371% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Leu (1,541 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 54% | |
| Clothes | + 173% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 173% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,482 Leu (32,623 ₦) | 5,049 ₦ | + 546% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,025 Leu (22,564 ₦) | 10,356 ₦ | + 118% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,428 Leu (31,429 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,541 Leu (55,919 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 250% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 19% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,977 Leu (4,709,281 ₦) | 2,324,530 ₦ | + 103% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (392 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172 Leu (3,786 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Leu (3,004 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 302% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (2,265 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 293 Leu (6,443 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 114 Leu (2,509 ₦) | 1,123 ₦ | + 123% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (1,249 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 74 Leu (1,637 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 Leu (364 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (682 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 106 Leu (2,336 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (7,225 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | + 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 214 Leu (4,708 ₦) | 3,670 ₦ | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,195 Leu (26,311 ₦) | 10,334 ₦ | + 155% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (16,861 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81 Leu (1,779 ₦) | 2,914 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Leu (629 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 Leu (683 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 87% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (215,462 ₦) | 70,572 ₦ | + 205% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (33 ₦) | 20 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (14,591 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 Leu (596 ₦) | 454 ₦ | + 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,306 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is about the same as in Nigeria
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