Cost of living in Moldova compared to Spain
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| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 54% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Moldova | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 95 Leu (€4.69) | €16 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 70 Leu (€3.46) | €8 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 40 Leu (€1.97) | €3.51 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 Leu (€0.77) | €0.87 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Leu (€1.48) | €2.45 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 25 Leu (€1.24) | €1.69 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 83 Leu (€4.08) | €6 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (€0.79) | €1.83 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu (€0.52) | €1.16 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Leu (€0.62) | €0.93 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 90 Leu (€4.45) | €7 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 30 Leu (€1.48) | €1.78 | - 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.56 Leu (€0.27) | €0.90 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 59% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Moldova | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 8,555 Leu (€422) | €1,180 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,747 Leu (€283) | €768 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 2,347 Leu (€116) | €122 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 4,513 Leu (€223) | €726 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,753 Leu (€185) | €542 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,433 Leu (€71) | €81 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 99 Leu (€4.88) | €30 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu (€234) | €364 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu (€91) | €95 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 200 Leu (€10) | €7 | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 150 Leu (€7) | €11 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 19% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Moldova | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 829 Leu (€41) | €71 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 501 Leu (€25) | €29 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,758 Leu (€87) | €79 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,604 Leu (€79) | €89 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 53% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Moldova | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu (€14,796) | €23,959 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 28 Leu (€1.40) | €1.72 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 153 Leu (€8) | €41 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 42% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Moldova | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 80 Leu (€3.95) | €5.14 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu (€7) | €6 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 250 Leu (€12) | €61 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu (€1.48) | €3.88 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu (€1.85) | €2.40 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35 Leu (€1.73) | €2.85 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu (€1.23) | €1.55 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 30 Leu (€1.48) | €1.87 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 113 Leu (€5.58) | €17 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 40% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Moldova | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Leu (€15) | €31 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 171 Leu (€8) | €16 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 200 Leu (€10) | €47 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 500 Leu (€25) | €42 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 80 Leu (€3.95) | €10 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 50 Leu (€2.47) | €2.69 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (€1.86) | €4.20 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 13,000 Leu (€641) | €438 | + 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (€0.05) | €0.18 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 400 Leu (€20) | €45 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 40 Leu (€1.98) | €4.97 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Moldova is 52% cheaper than in Spain
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