Cost of living in Moldova compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 50% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Moldova | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 284 Leu (руб 1,386) | руб 516 | + 168% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 146 Leu (руб 714) | руб 359 | + 99% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 44 Leu (руб 215) | руб 219 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 27 Leu (руб 132) | руб 86 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 56 Leu (руб 276) | руб 144 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 42 Leu (руб 204) | руб 214 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (руб 347) | руб 433 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (руб 73) | руб 135 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Leu (руб 65) | руб 53 | + 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Leu (руб 98) | руб 90 | + 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Leu (руб 489) | руб 687 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 45 Leu (руб 220) | руб 166 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Leu (руб 54) | руб 40 | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Moldova | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 23,062 Leu (руб 112,707) | руб 104,544 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,703 Leu (руб 71,855) | руб 60,730 | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,743 Leu (руб 13,407) | руб 8,180 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu (руб 38,174) | руб 52,770 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu (руб 24,759) | руб 32,676 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,057 Leu (руб 10,055) | руб 5,873 | + 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Leu (руб 611) | руб 841 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (руб 30,763) | руб 23,070 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (руб 19,607) | руб 8,157 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (руб 1,526) | руб 547 | + 179% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (руб 484) | руб 1,019 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Moldova | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu (руб 4,720) | руб 6,257 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu (руб 3,622) | руб 3,158 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu (руб 8,815) | руб 8,294 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu (руб 10,633) | руб 7,671 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Moldova | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu (руб 1,967,260) | руб 2,623,330 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 24 Leu (руб 117) | руб 55 | + 112% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 200 Leu (руб 977) | руб 1,858 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Moldova | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (руб 436) | руб 307 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (руб 391) | руб 519 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (руб 1,726) | руб 1,869 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (руб 391) | руб 337 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (руб 519) | руб 260 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (руб 335) | руб 223 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (руб 132) | руб 126 | + 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (руб 230) | руб 138 | + 66% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (руб 539) | руб 526 | + 2% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Moldova | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Leu (руб 2,932) | руб 1,898 | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 433 Leu (руб 2,115) | руб 670 | + 216% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Leu (руб 1,955) | руб 5,618 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 967 Leu (руб 4,727) | руб 3,349 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Leu (руб 489) | руб 487 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (руб 156) | руб 191 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Leu (руб 195) | руб 249 | - 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,174 Leu (руб 83,932) | руб 58,430 | + 44% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (руб 4.89) | руб 3.22 | + 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 Leu (руб 1,189) | руб 3,415 | - 65% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 Leu (руб 267) | руб 206 | + 30% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 2,208 prices entered by 209 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 11% more expensive than in Russia
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