Cost of living in Moldova compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 102 Leu (руб 432) | руб 399 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 85 Leu (руб 357) | руб 283 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 Leu (руб 210) | руб 143 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Leu (руб 68) | руб 65 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 31 Leu (руб 130) | руб 88 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Leu (руб 114) | руб 129 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 75 Leu (руб 318) | руб 345 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 19 Leu (руб 82) | руб 108 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 12 Leu (руб 52) | руб 35 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (руб 62) | руб 66 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (руб 564) | руб 583 | - 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 26 Leu (руб 111) | руб 109 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Leu (руб 33) | руб 29 | + 14% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 24% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,565 Leu (руб 36,100) | руб 68,166 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,959 Leu (руб 25,117) | руб 37,974 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,579 Leu (руб 6,655) | руб 6,392 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 6,000 Leu (руб 25,291) | руб 31,618 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 4,084 Leu (руб 17,214) | руб 22,018 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,382 Leu (руб 5,824) | руб 4,038 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120 Leu (руб 507) | руб 448 | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 5,550 Leu (руб 23,392) | руб 24,813 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,225 Leu (руб 5,164) | руб 6,723 | - 23% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 186 Leu (руб 786) | руб 416 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (руб 632) | руб 926 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 962 Leu (руб 4,054) | руб 4,661 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Leu (руб 2,529) | руб 2,580 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,658 Leu (руб 6,990) | руб 5,596 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,918 Leu (руб 8,086) | руб 6,714 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 240,318 Leu (руб 1,012,967) | руб 1,237,120 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Leu (руб 71) | руб 47 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 184 Leu (руб 777) | руб 1,548 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 137 Leu (руб 575) | руб 476 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (руб 434) | руб 504 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 324 Leu (руб 1,367) | руб 1,289 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 114 Leu (руб 481) | руб 311 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (руб 239) | руб 183 | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 93 Leu (руб 394) | руб 206 | + 91% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 Leu (руб 90) | руб 77 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 31 Leu (руб 131) | руб 97 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 71 Leu (руб 299) | руб 580 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 267 Leu (руб 1,126) | руб 1,480 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 199 Leu (руб 840) | руб 574 | + 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 500 Leu (руб 2,108) | руб 5,826 | - 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (руб 3,229) | руб 3,401 | - 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 Leu (руб 233) | руб 387 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 30 Leu (руб 126) | руб 168 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 35 Leu (руб 146) | руб 221 | - 34% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (руб 41,266) | руб 38,001 | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (руб 6) | руб 7 | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (руб 2,795) | руб 3,491 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 106 Leu (руб 448) | руб 160 | + 180% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,963 prices entered by 728 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 9% cheaper than in Russia
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