Cost of living in Moldova compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 128 Leu (3,348 ₦) | 2,597 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 80 Leu (2,078 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Leu (1,088 ₦) | 1,945 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (355 ₦) | 1,508 ₦ | - 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 Leu (994 ₦) | 1,119 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 Leu (897 ₦) | 1,146 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 88 Leu (2,293 ₦) | 1,311 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Leu (356 ₦) | 1,908 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (283 ₦) | 1,283 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (402 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 130 Leu (3,386 ₦) | 3,826 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu (653 ₦) | 621 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.58 Leu (146 ₦) | 638 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 51% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,482 Leu (404,572 ₦) | 1,041,510 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,806 Leu (151,717 ₦) | 426,501 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,879 Leu (127,484 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,382 Leu (192,895 ₦) | 441,651 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,344 Leu (139,649 ₦) | 237,787 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,433 Leu (37,444 ₦) | 88,435 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Leu (3,909 ₦) | 18,513 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (124,190 ₦) | 121,559 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (48,249 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 227 Leu (5,928 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Leu (1,307 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | - 13% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Leu (11,759 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 427 Leu (11,154 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 Leu (32,961 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,149 Leu (30,024 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 29% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (7,839,325 ₦) | 8,000,000 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 Leu (681 ₦) | 310 ₦ | + 120% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 337 Leu (8,800 ₦) | 22,353 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91 Leu (2,366 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 518% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (3,658 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 Leu (7,235 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (784 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (980 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 Leu (1,196 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (653 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Leu (1,011 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 101 Leu (2,639 ₦) | 1,692 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (8,581 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 190 Leu (4,965 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 236 Leu (6,171 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 549 Leu (14,336 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 114 Leu (2,980 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (901 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Leu (941 ₦) | 500 ₦ | + 88% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,946 Leu (312,149 ₦) | 137,406 ₦ | + 127% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (26 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,186 Leu (30,991 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 Leu (1,190 ₦) | 519 ₦ | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 424 prices entered by 69 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 31% cheaper than in Nigeria
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