Cost of living in Moldova compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 96% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 96% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 209 Leu (₨3,430) | ₨916 | + 275% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 137 Leu (₨2,245) | ₨1,082 | + 108% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 48 Leu (₨796) | ₨533 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 26 Leu (₨426) | ₨230 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54 Leu (₨887) | ₨315 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 37 Leu (₨610) | ₨165 | + 269% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (₨1,169) | ₨836 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (₨247) | ₨279 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Leu (₨219) | ₨114 | + 92% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Leu (₨329) | ₨391 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Leu (₨1,645) | ₨2,569 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Leu (₨740) | ₨216 | + 242% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Leu (₨182) | ₨144 | + 27% | |
| Housing | + 128% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 128% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,062 Leu (₨379,320) | ₨137,741 | + 175% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,703 Leu (₨241,829) | ₨58,708 | + 312% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,743 Leu (₨45,122) | ₨21,580 | + 109% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu (₨128,476) | ₨79,067 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu (₨83,326) | ₨35,699 | + 133% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,057 Leu (₨33,841) | ₨17,044 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Leu (₨2,057) | ₨2,308 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (₨103,533) | ₨58,431 | + 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (₨65,987) | ₨29,384 | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (₨5,136) | ₨1,281 | + 301% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (₨1,630) | ₨625 | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 93% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu (₨15,885) | ₨4,832 | + 229% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu (₨12,190) | ₨9,004 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu (₨29,669) | ₨13,089 | + 127% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu (₨35,787) | ₨13,255 | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 30% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 30% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu (₨6,620,864) | ₨2,800,000 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24 Leu (₨393) | ₨272 | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Leu (₨3,290) | ₨4,030 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 121% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (₨1,466) | ₨230 | + 539% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (₨1,316) | ₨838 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (₨5,809) | ₨3,307 | + 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (₨1,316) | ₨1,222 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (₨1,748) | ₨649 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (₨1,126) | ₨557 | + 102% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (₨444) | ₨396 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (₨775) | ₨217 | + 257% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (₨1,815) | ₨495 | + 267% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 34% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Leu (₨9,869) | ₨3,859 | + 156% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 433 Leu (₨7,119) | ₨1,827 | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Leu (₨6,579) | ₨6,844 | - 4% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 967 Leu (₨15,910) | ₨8,435 | + 89% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Leu (₨1,645) | ₨2,877 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (₨525) | ₨566 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 85 Leu (₨1,397) | ₨979 | + 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,174 Leu (₨282,476) | ₨149,999 | + 88% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (₨16) | ₨255 | - 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 Leu (₨4,002) | ₨5,226 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 Leu (₨923) | ₨637 | + 45% | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 689 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 37% more expensive than in Pakistan
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