- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Russia
- Comparison
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 | 86 Leu (руб 330) | руб 357 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (руб 280) | руб 284 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (руб 130) | руб 134 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (руб 50) | руб 64 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (руб 94) | руб 81 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (руб 70) | руб 146 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Leu (руб 280) | руб 307 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (руб 59) | руб 94 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (руб 27) | руб 35 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (руб 58) | руб 62 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (руб 410) | руб 528 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (руб 85) | руб 94 | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (руб 23) | руб 32 | - 27% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (руб 39,376) | руб 74,401 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (руб 25,004) | руб 39,896 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (руб 6,889) | руб 6,144 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (руб 21,570) | руб 37,069 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (руб 13,651) | руб 24,805 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (руб 4,544) | руб 3,895 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (руб 642) | руб 482 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (руб 27,264) | руб 26,462 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (руб 7,783) | руб 5,863 | + 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (руб 895) | руб 384 | + 133% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (руб 273) | руб 523 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 0% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (руб 3,776) | руб 5,275 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (руб 3,357) | руб 3,110 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (руб 6,327) | руб 5,592 | + 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (руб 7,970) | руб 7,318 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 112% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (руб 1,213,460) | руб 1,162,950 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (руб 68) | руб 43 | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,458 Leu (руб 5,593) | руб 1,678 | + 233% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (руб 420) | руб 318 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (руб 404) | руб 498 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (руб 1,189) | руб 1,251 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (руб 134) | руб 232 | - 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (руб 246) | руб 159 | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (руб 216) | руб 205 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (руб 87) | руб 70 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (руб 110) | руб 103 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (руб 297) | руб 520 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (руб 959) | руб 1,635 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Leu (руб 695) | руб 669 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Leu (руб 1,151) | руб 4,972 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (руб 1,900) | руб 3,313 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (руб 316) | руб 371 | - 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (руб 136) | руб 176 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (руб 109) | руб 227 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (руб 51,742) | руб 31,742 | + 63% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (руб 4.76) | руб 4.78 | - 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (руб 2,522) | руб 3,075 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (руб 100) | руб 137 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,055 prices entered by 934 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 10% more expensive than in Russia
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