Cost of living in Moldova compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 15% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 Leu (руб 281) | руб 407 | - 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Leu (руб 258) | руб 265 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (руб 134) | руб 147 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (руб 51) | руб 67 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (руб 99) | руб 88 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 23 Leu (руб 92) | руб 147 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55 Leu (руб 219) | руб 324 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (руб 58) | руб 98 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (руб 54) | руб 34 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Leu (руб 73) | руб 64 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (руб 527) | руб 591 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (руб 95) | руб 102 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (руб 28) | руб 32 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 7% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,871 Leu (руб 42,863) | руб 71,169 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,953 Leu (руб 27,415) | руб 39,385 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,283 Leu (руб 5,057) | руб 6,163 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,369 Leu (руб 64,540) | руб 40,158 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,699 Leu (руб 14,583) | руб 24,350 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,771 Leu (руб 6,981) | руб 4,247 | + 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 144 Leu (руб 568) | руб 417 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,575 Leu (руб 29,869) | руб 26,540 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,123 Leu (руб 8,370) | руб 6,255 | + 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 214 Leu (руб 843) | руб 462 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Leu (руб 276) | руб 628 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | + 37% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,482 Leu (руб 5,845) | руб 5,495 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,025 Leu (руб 4,042) | руб 2,544 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,428 Leu (руб 5,631) | руб 5,941 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,541 Leu (руб 10,018) | руб 6,606 | + 52% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,977 Leu (руб 843,683) | руб 1,358,270 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (руб 70) | руб 46 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172 Leu (руб 678) | руб 1,874 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Leu (руб 538) | руб 449 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (руб 406) | руб 578 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 293 Leu (руб 1,154) | руб 1,374 | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 114 Leu (руб 449) | руб 313 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (руб 224) | руб 167 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 74 Leu (руб 293) | руб 227 | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 17 Leu (руб 65) | руб 82 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (руб 122) | руб 99 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 106 Leu (руб 418) | руб 570 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (руб 1,294) | руб 1,511 | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 214 Leu (руб 844) | руб 597 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 1,195 Leu (руб 4,714) | руб 5,681 | - 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (руб 3,021) | руб 3,689 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81 Leu (руб 319) | руб 394 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Leu (руб 113) | руб 200 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 Leu (руб 122) | руб 215 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (руб 38,601) | руб 31,375 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (руб 5.91) | руб 2.24 | + 164% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (руб 2,614) | руб 3,654 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 Leu (руб 107) | руб 155 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 11% cheaper than in Russia
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