Cost of living in Moldova compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 209 Leu (18,782 ₦) | 6,154 ₦ | + 205% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 137 Leu (12,294 ₦) | 5,576 ₦ | + 120% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 Leu (4,359 ₦) | 3,175 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Leu (2,332 ₦) | 1,031 ₦ | + 126% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54 Leu (4,857 ₦) | 2,881 ₦ | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 Leu (3,339 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 123% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (6,402 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (1,351 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Leu (1,200 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Leu (1,803 ₦) | 933 ₦ | + 93% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Leu (9,005 ₦) | 9,593 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Leu (4,052 ₦) | 1,180 ₦ | + 243% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Leu (998 ₦) | 1,208 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,062 Leu (2,076,792 ₦) | 685,209 ₦ | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,703 Leu (1,324,027 ₦) | 1,588,820 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,743 Leu (247,042 ₦) | 88,851 ₦ | + 178% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu (703,411 ₦) | 1,093,320 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu (456,216 ₦) | 1,091,650 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,057 Leu (185,282 ₦) | 79,865 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Leu (11,262 ₦) | 22,448 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (566,846 ₦) | 430,911 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (361,283 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (28,120 ₦) | 3,480 ₦ | + 708% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (8,926 ₦) | 2,985 ₦ | + 199% | |
| Clothes | + 294% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 294% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu (86,973 ₦) | 20,000 ₦ | + 335% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu (66,740 ₦) | 15,682 ₦ | + 326% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu (162,437 ₦) | 55,435 ₦ | + 193% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu (195,936 ₦) | 50,000 ₦ | + 292% | |
| Transportation | + 58% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 58% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu (36,249,522 ₦) | 7,796,670 ₦ | + 365% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24 Leu (2,151 ₦) | 1,064 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Leu (18,011 ₦) | 21,356 ₦ | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 187% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 187% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (8,029 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 99% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (7,204 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 308% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (31,804 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (7,204 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (9,568 ₦) | 1,839 ₦ | + 420% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (6,166 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (2,431 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (4,243 ₦) | 1,362 ₦ | + 212% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (9,935 ₦) | 3,245 ₦ | + 206% | |
| Entertainment | + 120% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 120% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Moldova | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Leu (54,032 ₦) | 17,361 ₦ | + 211% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 433 Leu (38,978 ₦) | 13,113 ₦ | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Leu (36,021 ₦) | 15,224 ₦ | + 137% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 967 Leu (87,108 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 107% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Leu (9,005 ₦) | 4,541 ₦ | + 98% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (2,876 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 Leu (7,647 ₦) | 1,421 ₦ | + 438% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,174 Leu (1,546,567 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 419% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (90 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 Leu (21,909 ₦) | 16,696 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 Leu (5,052 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 271 prices entered by 39 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 04, 2025.
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Cost of living in Moldova is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria
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