- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 51% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 86 Leu (€4.36) | €12 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 73 Leu (€3.71) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (€1.72) | €3.47 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (€0.66) | €0.88 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (€1.25) | €2.48 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Leu (€0.92) | €1.73 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 73 Leu (€3.71) | €5.56 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (€0.77) | €1.79 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (€0.36) | €1.05 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (€0.77) | €0.84 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 107 Leu (€5.42) | €6 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (€1.13) | €1.59 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (€0.31) | €0.95 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 58% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (€521) | €1,282 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (€331) | €894 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (€91) | €130 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (€285) | €856 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (€181) | €635 | - 72% | |
| 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) | 167 Leu (€8) | €29 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (€361) | €364 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (€103) | €79 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (€12) | €7 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (€3.61) | €11 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 17% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (€50) | €75 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (€44) | €29 | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (€84) | €80 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (€105) | €94 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 20% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (€16,054) | €19,404 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (€0.90) | €1.26 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,458 Leu (€74) | €48 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 29% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (€5.56) | €5.94 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (€5.35) | €4.95 | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (€16) | €55 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (€1.77) | €4.43 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (€3.25) | €2.62 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (€2.86) | €2.79 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (€1.15) | €1.31 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (€1.45) | €1.63 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (€3.92) | €13 | - 70% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 250 Leu (€13) | €31 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 181 Leu (€9) | €17 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 300 Leu (€15) | €70 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 495 Leu (€25) | €46 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (€4.18) | €8 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 36 Leu (€1.80) | €2.13 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 28 Leu (€1.44) | €4.15 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (€685) | €459 | + 49% | |
| 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 (€33) | €44 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (€1.33) | €5.12 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 29% cheaper than in Spain
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