Cost of living in Moldova compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Moldova | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 Leu (руб 324) | руб 466 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 Leu (руб 239) | руб 308 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Leu (руб 136) | руб 178 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Leu (руб 53) | руб 79 | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Leu (руб 102) | руб 115 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu (руб 85) | руб 209 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83 Leu (руб 282) | руб 412 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (руб 55) | руб 116 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (руб 36) | руб 59 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Leu (руб 43) | руб 69 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 Leu (руб 308) | руб 638 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Leu (руб 102) | руб 131 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (руб 23) | руб 37 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 46% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 46% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Moldova | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,555 Leu (руб 29,143) | руб 61,886 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,747 Leu (руб 19,578) | руб 44,108 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Leu (руб 5,110) | руб 8,171 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 5,505 Leu (руб 18,753) | руб 37,668 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,753 Leu (руб 12,783) | руб 26,807 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 851 Leu (руб 2,897) | руб 4,924 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 99 Leu (руб 337) | руб 526 | - 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (руб 16,189) | руб 28,072 | - 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (руб 6,290) | руб 8,737 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Leu (руб 681) | руб 490 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (руб 511) | руб 773 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 43% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Moldova | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 829 Leu (руб 2,823) | руб 5,735 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 501 Leu (руб 1,707) | руб 3,509 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,758 Leu (руб 5,987) | руб 6,597 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,604 Leu (руб 5,464) | руб 7,183 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 41% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Moldova | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (руб 1,021,929) | руб 1,948,350 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 25 Leu (руб 84) | руб 50 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 153 Leu (руб 522) | руб 1,752 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 33% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Moldova | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 Leu (руб 273) | руб 466 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (руб 477) | руб 459 | + 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (руб 852) | руб 1,425 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (руб 102) | руб 300 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (руб 128) | руб 210 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Leu (руб 119) | руб 248 | - 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (руб 85) | руб 101 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (руб 102) | руб 123 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 Leu (руб 385) | руб 662 | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 34% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Moldova | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Leu (руб 1,022) | руб 1,608 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 171 Leu (руб 583) | руб 566 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Leu (руб 681) | руб 3,944 | - 83% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 Leu (руб 1,703) | руб 4,438 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Leu (руб 273) | руб 399 | - 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Leu (руб 170) | руб 188 | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (руб 129) | руб 258 | - 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,000 Leu (руб 44,284) | руб 48,530 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (руб 3.41) | руб 3.24 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 Leu (руб 1,363) | руб 2,786 | - 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 Leu (руб 137) | руб 172 | - 21% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 39% cheaper than in Russia
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