Cost of living in Moldova compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 6% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 Leu (₨647) | ₨585 | + 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Leu (₨595) | ₨656 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (₨310) | ₨253 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (₨118) | ₨109 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (₨228) | ₨121 | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Leu (₨213) | ₨96 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Leu (₨504) | ₨537 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (₨134) | ₨178 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (₨124) | ₨44 | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Leu (₨167) | ₨344 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (₨1,214) | ₨1,632 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (₨219) | ₨126 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (₨63) | ₨56 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 62% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 62% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,871 Leu (₨98,737) | ₨60,160 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,953 Leu (₨63,152) | ₨35,513 | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,283 Leu (₨11,649) | ₨9,753 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,369 Leu (₨148,670) | ₨53,937 | + 176% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,699 Leu (₨33,592) | ₨30,998 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,771 Leu (₨16,081) | ₨7,631 | + 111% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 144 Leu (₨1,308) | ₨2,510 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,575 Leu (₨68,805) | ₨40,341 | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,123 Leu (₨19,281) | ₨12,473 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 214 Leu (₨1,941) | ₨609 | + 219% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Leu (₨636) | ₨649 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 192% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 192% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,482 Leu (₨13,463) | ₨2,518 | + 435% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,025 Leu (₨9,312) | ₨3,745 | + 149% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,428 Leu (₨12,970) | ₨6,430 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,541 Leu (₨23,077) | ₨5,127 | + 350% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,977 Leu (₨1,943,464) | ₨2,319,940 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (₨162) | ₨115 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172 Leu (₨1,563) | ₨2,310 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 83% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Leu (₨1,240) | ₨243 | + 410% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (₨935) | ₨415 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 293 Leu (₨2,659) | ₨1,378 | + 93% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 114 Leu (₨1,035) | ₨435 | + 138% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (₨515) | ₨332 | + 55% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 74 Leu (₨676) | ₨311 | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 Leu (₨150) | ₨205 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (₨282) | ₨138 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 106 Leu (₨964) | ₨434 | + 122% | |
| Entertainment | + 64% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 64% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (₨2,982) | ₨1,566 | + 90% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 214 Leu (₨1,943) | ₨1,256 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,195 Leu (₨10,858) | ₨3,430 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (₨6,958) | ₨3,673 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81 Leu (₨734) | ₨792 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Leu (₨260) | ₨348 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 Leu (₨282) | ₨465 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (₨88,918) | ₨46,753 | + 90% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (₨14) | ₨4.30 | + 217% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (₨6,022) | ₨4,335 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 Leu (₨246) | ₨215 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 40% more expensive than in Pakistan
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