- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Pakistan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 5% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 Leu (₨693) | ₨559 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (₨588) | ₨610 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (₨273) | ₨222 | + 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (₨104) | ₨108 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (₨198) | ₨121 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (₨147) | ₨80 | + 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Leu (₨589) | ₨439 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (₨123) | ₨154 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (₨57) | ₨40 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (₨122) | ₨293 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (₨861) | ₨2,141 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (₨179) | ₨117 | + 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (₨49) | ₨56 | - 13% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 15% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (₨82,668) | ₨57,192 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (₨52,494) | ₨36,148 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (₨14,464) | ₨8,238 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (₨45,285) | ₨44,615 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (₨28,660) | ₨25,516 | + 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (₨9,539) | ₨6,795 | + 40% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (₨1,348) | ₨2,646 | - 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (₨57,239) | ₨39,967 | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (₨16,340) | ₨11,006 | + 48% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (₨1,879) | ₨499 | + 277% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (₨573) | ₨939 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 104% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (₨7,928) | ₨2,600 | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (₨7,047) | ₨4,026 | + 75% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (₨13,284) | ₨6,156 | + 116% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (₨16,733) | ₨5,351 | + 213% | |
| Transportation | + 170% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 170% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (₨2,547,592) | ₨1,833,160 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (₨144) | ₨90 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,458 Leu (₨11,742) | ₨2,481 | + 373% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (₨882) | ₨227 | + 288% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (₨849) | ₨652 | + 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (₨2,496) | ₨2,133 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (₨282) | ₨444 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (₨516) | ₨275 | + 88% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (₨454) | ₨340 | + 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (₨183) | ₨142 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (₨230) | ₨109 | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (₨623) | ₨637 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (₨2,014) | ₨1,494 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Leu (₨1,459) | ₨1,128 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Leu (₨2,416) | ₨3,688 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (₨3,990) | ₨3,101 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (₨663) | ₨526 | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (₨286) | ₨392 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (₨228) | ₨548 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (₨108,630) | ₨54,726 | + 98% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (₨10) | ₨26 | - 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (₨5,294) | ₨4,025 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (₨211) | ₨185 | + 14% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
8.055
PKR
/
MDL
*
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,887 prices entered by 580 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 53% more expensive than in Pakistan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Angola is 211% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 134% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Pakistan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 205% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 83% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 309% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Argentina is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan
- Cost of living in Albania is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan