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 | 102 Leu (2,358 ₦) | 2,296 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 Leu (1,946 ₦) | 2,790 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 Leu (1,145 ₦) | 1,085 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Leu (369 ₦) | 675 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Leu (712 ₦) | 827 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Leu (624 ₦) | 635 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Leu (1,733 ₦) | 3,064 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 Leu (449 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Leu (284 ₦) | 1,099 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (340 ₦) | 549 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (3,078 ₦) | 2,934 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 Leu (606 ₦) | 366 ₦ | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Leu (178 ₦) | 394 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 40% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,565 Leu (197,000 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,959 Leu (137,066 ₦) | 196,901 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,579 Leu (36,316 ₦) | 34,981 ₦ | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,000 Leu (138,011 ₦) | 128,374 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 Leu (93,937 ₦) | 191,228 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,382 Leu (31,779 ₦) | 33,513 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120 Leu (2,768 ₦) | 11,792 ₦ | - 77% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,550 Leu (127,649 ₦) | 116,113 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,225 Leu (28,177 ₦) | 40,012 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 186 Leu (4,288 ₦) | 1,645 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (3,450 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 245% | |
| Clothes | + 43% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 43% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 962 Leu (22,122 ₦) | 7,775 ₦ | + 185% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Leu (13,801 ₦) | 14,243 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,658 Leu (38,143 ₦) | 15,717 ₦ | + 143% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,918 Leu (44,125 ₦) | 15,582 ₦ | + 183% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 34% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,318 Leu (5,527,757 ₦) | 8,553,290 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Leu (387 ₦) | 157 ₦ | + 146% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 184 Leu (4,240 ₦) | 12,922 ₦ | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 15% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Leu (3,140 ₦) | 1,873 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (2,368 ₦) | 3,886 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 324 Leu (7,460 ₦) | 21,360 ₦ | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 114 Leu (2,622 ₦) | 1,776 ₦ | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (1,305 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 93 Leu (2,150 ₦) | 2,171 ₦ | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 Leu (494 ₦) | 671 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (713 ₦) | 649 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 Leu (1,629 ₦) | 2,351 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 20% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267 Leu (6,147 ₦) | 9,428 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 199 Leu (4,585 ₦) | 4,368 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 Leu (11,501 ₦) | 18,463 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (17,622 ₦) | 21,062 ₦ | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 Leu (1,272 ₦) | 2,330 ₦ | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Leu (686 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Leu (796 ₦) | 700 ₦ | + 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (225,188 ₦) | 178,695 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (35 ₦) | 108 ₦ | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (15,250 ₦) | 15,945 ₦ | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 Leu (2,447 ₦) | 632 ₦ | + 287% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 812 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 10, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 27% cheaper than in Nigeria
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