Cost of living in Moldova compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 Leu (₨992) | ₨519 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 Leu (₨732) | ₨742 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Leu (₨418) | ₨215 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Leu (₨162) | ₨119 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Leu (₨313) | ₨168 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu (₨262) | ₨102 | + 157% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83 Leu (₨863) | ₨658 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (₨167) | ₨194 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (₨110) | ₨51 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Leu (₨131) | ₨220 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 Leu (₨943) | ₨2,141 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Leu (₨314) | ₨170 | + 85% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (₨70) | ₨77 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,555 Leu (₨89,322) | ₨65,360 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,747 Leu (₨60,006) | ₨44,450 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Leu (₨15,661) | ₨14,918 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,505 Leu (₨57,476) | ₨47,849 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,753 Leu (₨39,179) | ₨35,800 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 851 Leu (₨8,880) | ₨10,123 | - 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 99 Leu (₨1,034) | ₨2,270 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (₨49,619) | ₨53,975 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (₨19,277) | ₨18,356 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Leu (₨2,088) | ₨851 | + 145% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (₨1,566) | ₨797 | + 96% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 829 Leu (₨8,654) | ₨4,868 | + 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 501 Leu (₨5,231) | ₨7,670 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,758 Leu (₨18,351) | ₨17,357 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,604 Leu (₨16,748) | ₨8,106 | + 107% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 33% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (₨3,132,140) | ₨5,697,890 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 Leu (₨256) | ₨146 | + 76% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 153 Leu (₨1,601) | ₨4,073 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 Leu (₨835) | ₨237 | + 252% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (₨1,462) | ₨572 | + 156% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (₨2,610) | ₨1,768 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (₨313) | ₨1,267 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (₨392) | ₨575 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Leu (₨365) | ₨371 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (₨261) | ₨352 | - 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (₨313) | ₨116 | + 169% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 Leu (₨1,181) | ₨681 | + 73% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 17% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Leu (₨3,132) | ₨2,016 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 171 Leu (₨1,786) | ₨1,908 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Leu (₨2,088) | ₨2,708 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 Leu (₨5,220) | ₨4,907 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Leu (₨835) | ₨1,025 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Leu (₨522) | ₨469 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (₨394) | ₨513 | - 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,000 Leu (₨135,726) | ₨107,118 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (₨10) | ₨4.02 | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 Leu (₨4,176) | ₨4,729 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 Leu (₨419) | ₨237 | + 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 995 prices entered by 324 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is about the same as in Pakistan
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