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Cost of living in Moldova compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 13% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 77 Leu (₨628) | ₨582 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 68 Leu (₨550) | ₨696 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (₨276) | ₨217 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (₨108) | ₨107 | + 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (₨201) | ₨124 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (₨144) | ₨93 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 68 Leu (₨556) | ₨621 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Leu (₨112) | ₨159 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Leu (₨67) | ₨41 | + 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Leu (₨131) | ₨282 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 103 Leu (₨840) | ₨3,029 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 Leu (₨185) | ₨120 | + 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (₨56) | ₨60 | - 6% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,744 Leu (₨87,270) | ₨56,087 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,364 Leu (₨51,695) | ₨35,662 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,691 Leu (₨13,739) | ₨8,088 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,440 Leu (₨44,190) | ₨45,170 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,349 Leu (₨27,206) | ₨28,565 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,228 Leu (₨9,975) | ₨6,373 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 189 Leu (₨1,536) | ₨2,669 | - 42% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,133 Leu (₨57,943) | ₨38,256 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,090 Leu (₨16,980) | ₨11,768 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (₨1,895) | ₨512 | + 270% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (₨577) | ₨1,170 | - 51% | |
| Clothes | + 151% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 151% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,128 Leu (₨9,162) | ₨2,500 | + 266% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 1,160 Leu (₨9,424) | ₨3,911 | + 141% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,291 Leu (₨10,485) | ₨6,706 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,262 Leu (₨18,376) | ₨5,565 | + 230% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (₨2,569,105) | ₨2,197,280 | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (₨146) | ₨94 | + 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 275 Leu (₨2,233) | ₨2,657 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 51% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (₨890) | ₨253 | + 251% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 108 Leu (₨881) | ₨800 | + 10% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 350 Leu (₨2,845) | ₨2,280 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 31 Leu (₨249) | ₨524 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 48 Leu (₨386) | ₨279 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 93 Leu (₨752) | ₨337 | + 123% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (₨183) | ₨159 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (₨240) | ₨105 | + 129% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 158 Leu (₨1,280) | ₨510 | + 151% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 8% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 287 Leu (₨2,328) | ₨1,501 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 178 Leu (₨1,446) | ₨1,139 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 329 Leu (₨2,669) | ₨4,052 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 560 Leu (₨4,552) | ₨3,180 | + 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 110 Leu (₨890) | ₨1,351 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (₨280) | ₨474 | - 41% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 32 Leu (₨258) | ₨556 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (₨109,547) | ₨58,419 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (₨10) | ₨29 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 710 Leu (₨5,769) | ₨3,980 | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (₨213) | ₨303 | - 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 14% more expensive than in Pakistan
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