- Cost of Living
- Moldova
- Spain
- Comparison
Cost of living in Moldova compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 48% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 90 Leu (€4.73) | €12 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 74 Leu (€3.87) | €7 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (€1.80) | €3.48 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (€0.67) | €0.88 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 25 Leu (€1.29) | €2.59 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 21 Leu (€1.10) | €1.70 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (€3.74) | €5.53 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16 Leu (€0.83) | €1.76 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (€0.39) | €1.11 | - 65% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu (€0.81) | €0.82 | - 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 102 Leu (€5.36) | €6 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 22 Leu (€1.15) | €1.53 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (€0.32) | €0.94 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 57% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 57% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,263 Leu (€539) | €1,274 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,517 Leu (€342) | €882 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,796 Leu (€94) | €135 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,622 Leu (€295) | €828 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,558 Leu (€187) | €615 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,184 Leu (€62) | €95 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 167 Leu (€9) | €30 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 7,106 Leu (€373) | €377 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,029 Leu (€106) | €82 | + 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 233 Leu (€12) | €7 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 71 Leu (€3.73) | €11 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | + 24% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 24% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 984 Leu (€52) | €75 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 875 Leu (€46) | €29 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,649 Leu (€87) | €80 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,077 Leu (€109) | €94 | + 16% | |
| Transportation | + 46% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 46% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 316,287 Leu (€16,602) | €19,410 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (€0.94) | €1.23 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,837 Leu (€96) | €49 | + 97% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 110 Leu (€5.75) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 105 Leu (€5.53) | €4.67 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 310 Leu (€16) | €55 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 35 Leu (€1.83) | €4.56 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 64 Leu (€3.36) | €2.66 | + 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 56 Leu (€2.96) | €2.84 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 23 Leu (€1.19) | €1.29 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (€1.50) | €1.71 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 77 Leu (€4.06) | €13 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 258 Leu (€14) | €30 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 189 Leu (€10) | €17 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 346 Leu (€18) | €75 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 507 Leu (€27) | €47 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 82 Leu (€4.32) | €8 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu (€1.81) | €2.14 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 Leu (€1.55) | €4.21 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 13,487 Leu (€708) | €456 | + 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.24 Leu (€0.07) | €0.20 | - 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 657 Leu (€35) | €45 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 27 Leu (€1.40) | €5.09 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 22% cheaper than in Spain
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