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 | 132 Leu (₨2,113) | ₨972 | + 117% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 80 Leu (₨1,276) | ₨1,004 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Leu (₨669) | ₨365 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu (₨218) | ₨170 | + 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 Leu (₨611) | ₨285 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 Leu (₨551) | ₨255 | + 116% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 88 Leu (₨1,409) | ₨1,139 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Leu (₨219) | ₨290 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (₨174) | ₨117 | + 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (₨247) | ₨549 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 130 Leu (₨2,080) | ₨2,784 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu (₨401) | ₨289 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.58 Leu (₨90) | ₨191 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 46% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 46% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,807 Leu (₨173,500) | ₨115,670 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,806 Leu (₨93,208) | ₨70,950 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,763 Leu (₨44,355) | ₨25,995 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,901 Leu (₨94,741) | ₨59,502 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,344 Leu (₨85,794) | ₨50,821 | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,433 Leu (₨23,004) | ₨20,152 | + 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Leu (₨2,402) | ₨2,097 | + 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (₨76,297) | ₨71,636 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (₨29,642) | ₨23,262 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 227 Leu (₨3,642) | ₨1,718 | + 112% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (₨2,408) | ₨1,977 | + 22% | |
| Clothes | + 34% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 34% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Leu (₨7,224) | ₨3,426 | + 111% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 427 Leu (₨6,853) | ₨6,254 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 Leu (₨20,250) | ₨13,199 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,149 Leu (₨18,445) | ₨8,569 | + 115% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 20% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (₨4,816,139) | ₨4,456,060 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 Leu (₨419) | ₨270 | + 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 337 Leu (₨5,407) | ₨4,626 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 16% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91 Leu (₨1,454) | ₨1,015 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (₨2,248) | ₨1,391 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 Leu (₨4,445) | ₨3,667 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (₨482) | ₨521 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (₨602) | ₨922 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 Leu (₨735) | ₨736 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (₨401) | ₨249 | + 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Leu (₨621) | ₨242 | + 157% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 101 Leu (₨1,621) | ₨860 | + 89% | |
| Entertainment | + 79% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 79% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Moldova | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (₨5,272) | ₨3,545 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 190 Leu (₨3,050) | ₨2,089 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 236 Leu (₨3,791) | ₨2,959 | + 28% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 549 Leu (₨8,807) | ₨7,109 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 114 Leu (₨1,831) | ₨880 | + 108% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (₨553) | ₨669 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Leu (₨578) | ₨745 | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,946 Leu (₨191,771) | ₨119,622 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (₨16) | ₨3.79 | + 323% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,186 Leu (₨19,040) | ₨3,764 | + 406% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 44 Leu (₨706) | ₨415 | + 70% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,868 prices entered by 466 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 35% more expensive than in Pakistan
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