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Cost of living in Moldova compared to Spain
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 51% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 75 Leu (€3.81) | €12 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 71 Leu (€3.63) | €7 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (€1.73) | €3.43 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (€0.68) | €0.88 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (€1.28) | €2.53 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (€0.94) | €1.75 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 76 Leu (€3.87) | €5.71 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (€0.77) | €1.80 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8 Leu (€0.42) | €1.06 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Leu (€0.82) | €0.85 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (€5.45) | €6 | - 11% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (€1.13) | €1.60 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (€0.33) | €0.93 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 58% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,822 Leu (€501) | €1,278 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,486 Leu (€331) | €900 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (€92) | €126 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,279 Leu (€269) | €821 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,584 Leu (€183) | €622 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (€60) | €92 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 181 Leu (€9) | €29 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,851 Leu (€349) | €362 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (€103) | €85 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (€12) | €7 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (€3.62) | €10 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 21% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (€50) | €77 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 844 Leu (€43) | €29 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,972 Leu (€101) | €78 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,482 Leu (€127) | €95 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 47% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (€16,124) | €19,598 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (€0.91) | €1.28 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 275 Leu (€14) | €48 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (€5.59) | €5.07 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (€5.37) | €5.75 | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (€16) | €60 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (€1.78) | €4.79 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (€3.26) | €2.74 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (€2.87) | €2.82 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (€1.19) | €1.42 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (€1.50) | €1.75 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (€3.94) | €13 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 34% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 287 Leu (€15) | €31 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 183 Leu (€9) | €17 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 365 Leu (€19) | €60 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (€25) | €45 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (€4.19) | €8 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 33 Leu (€1.68) | €2.06 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (€1.42) | €4.00 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (€688) | €429 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (€0.06) | €0.19 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (€34) | €43 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (€1.34) | €5.11 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 45% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 8,501 prices entered by 1,279 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 45% cheaper than in Spain
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