Cost of living in Moldova compared to Philippines
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Moldova is 24% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Moldova | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 Leu (Php502) | Php245 | + 105% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 162 Leu (Php515) | Php206 | + 150% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 74 Leu (Php235) | Php132 | + 79% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Leu (Php67) | Php112 | - 40% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 Leu (Php139) | Php107 | + 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Leu (Php105) | Php89 | + 18% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (Php226) | Php179 | + 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Leu (Php54) | Php168 | - 68% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (Php44) | Php112 | - 61% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Leu (Php69) | Php64 | + 7% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106 Leu (Php338) | Php397 | - 15% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Leu (Php101) | Php87 | + 15% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (Php23) | Php53 | - 56% | |
Housing | + 10% | |||
Housing in Moldova is 10% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Moldova | Philippines | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,706 Leu (Php43,556) | Php37,823 | + 15% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,942 Leu (Php34,774) | Php30,442 | + 14% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,428 Leu (Php14,072) | Php5,658 | + 149% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu (Php24,823) | Php26,810 | - 7% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu (Php16,100) | Php16,268 | - 1% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,566 Leu (Php8,154) | Php3,698 | + 120% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 176 Leu (Php558) | Php1,172 | - 52% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (Php20,004) | Php20,706 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (Php12,749) | Php5,329 | + 139% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (Php992) | Php433 | + 129% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (Php315) | Php755 | - 58% | |
Clothes | + 49% | |||
Clothes in Moldova is 49% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Moldova | Philippines | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu (Php3,069) | Php2,273 | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu (Php2,355) | Php1,572 | + 50% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu (Php5,732) | Php4,144 | + 38% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu (Php6,914) | Php3,659 | + 89% | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Moldova is 5% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Moldova | Philippines | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu (Php1,279,221) | Php1,319,830 | - 3% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu (Php84) | Php60 | + 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 231 Leu (Php735) | Php810 | - 9% | |
Personal Care | + 16% | |||
Personal Care in Moldova is 16% more expensive than in Philippines | ||||
Moldova | Philippines | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (Php283) | Php217 | + 30% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (Php254) | Php532 | - 52% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (Php1,122) | Php1,632 | - 31% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (Php254) | Php257 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (Php338) | Php165 | + 105% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (Php218) | Php208 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (Php86) | Php81 | + 6% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (Php150) | Php87 | + 72% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (Php351) | Php279 | + 26% | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Moldova is about the same as in Philippines | ||||
Moldova | Philippines | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 334 Leu (Php1,063) | Php637 | + 67% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 236 Leu (Php749) | Php603 | + 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 668 Leu (Php2,122) | Php20,000 | - 89% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 572 Leu (Php1,818) | Php1,554 | + 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106 Leu (Php338) | Php456 | - 26% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (Php101) | Php168 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (Php119) | Php75 | + 60% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,174 Leu (Php54,577) | Php19,960 | + 173% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (Php3.18) | Php8 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 788 Leu (Php2,504) | Php2,505 | - 0% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 48 Leu (Php151) | Php155 | - 3% | |
TOTAL | + 11% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 788 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 11% more expensive than in Philippines
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