Cost of living in Moldova compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 24% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 102 Leu (₨878) | ₨409 | + 115% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 Leu (₨725) | ₨664 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 Leu (₨426) | ₨270 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Leu (₨137) | ₨115 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Leu (₨265) | ₨152 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Leu (₨232) | ₨86 | + 170% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Leu (₨646) | ₨705 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 Leu (₨167) | ₨149 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Leu (₨106) | ₨54 | + 96% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (₨127) | ₨259 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (₨1,147) | ₨1,613 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 Leu (₨226) | ₨129 | + 75% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Leu (₨66) | ₨82 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 13% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,565 Leu (₨73,381) | ₨59,133 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,959 Leu (₨51,056) | ₨34,803 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,579 Leu (₨13,527) | ₨10,816 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,000 Leu (₨51,408) | ₨44,394 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 Leu (₨34,991) | ₨29,973 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,382 Leu (₨11,837) | ₨9,791 | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120 Leu (₨1,031) | ₨2,396 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,550 Leu (₨47,549) | ₨45,377 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,225 Leu (₨10,496) | ₨17,434 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 186 Leu (₨1,597) | ₨644 | + 148% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (₨1,285) | ₨580 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 45% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 962 Leu (₨8,240) | ₨2,793 | + 195% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Leu (₨5,141) | ₨4,939 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,658 Leu (₨14,208) | ₨8,915 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,918 Leu (₨16,436) | ₨5,901 | + 179% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 8% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,318 Leu (₨2,059,063) | ₨2,677,660 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Leu (₨144) | ₨106 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 184 Leu (₨1,579) | ₨1,966 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 50% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Leu (₨1,170) | ₨250 | + 367% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (₨882) | ₨778 | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 324 Leu (₨2,779) | ₨1,865 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 114 Leu (₨977) | ₨577 | + 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (₨486) | ₨370 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 93 Leu (₨801) | ₨526 | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 Leu (₨184) | ₨185 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (₨266) | ₨156 | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 Leu (₨607) | ₨515 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 4% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267 Leu (₨2,290) | ₨2,013 | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 199 Leu (₨1,708) | ₨1,512 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 Leu (₨4,284) | ₨2,928 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (₨6,564) | ₨3,842 | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 Leu (₨474) | ₨1,548 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Leu (₨256) | ₨492 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Leu (₨297) | ₨457 | - 35% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (₨83,881) | ₨75,858 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (₨13) | ₨41 | - 69% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (₨5,680) | ₨3,814 | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 Leu (₨911) | ₨282 | + 223% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,672 prices entered by 434 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan
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