Cost of living in Moldova compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 50% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 71 Leu (€3.68) | €13 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 65 Leu (€3.38) | €7 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 34 Leu (€1.73) | €3.28 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Leu (€0.65) | €0.82 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 24 Leu (€1.23) | €2.42 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 22 Leu (€1.13) | €1.68 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 Leu (€2.91) | €6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13 Leu (€0.69) | €1.69 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 13 Leu (€0.69) | €1.05 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 18 Leu (€0.95) | €0.85 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 134 Leu (€7) | €6 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 24 Leu (€1.25) | €1.60 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 6 Leu (€0.33) | €0.83 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 39% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 10,871 Leu (€561) | €1,296 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 6,953 Leu (€359) | €824 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,475 Leu (€76) | €114 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 16,369 Leu (€845) | €771 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 3,699 Leu (€191) | €559 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,771 Leu (€91) | €81 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 161 Leu (€8) | €30 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 7,575 Leu (€391) | €373 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,123 Leu (€110) | €94 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 293 Leu (€15) | €7 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 70 Leu (€3.61) | €11 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | + 36% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 36% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 1,482 Leu (€77) | €80 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 1,025 Leu (€53) | €31 | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,388 Leu (€72) | €80 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,541 Leu (€131) | €90 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 60% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 60% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 213,977 Leu (€11,044) | €22,332 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Leu (€0.91) | €1.33 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162 Leu (€8) | €46 | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 26% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 165 Leu (€9) | €7 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 103 Leu (€5.31) | €8 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 293 Leu (€15) | €62 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 70 Leu (€3.63) | €4.09 | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 57 Leu (€2.93) | €2.59 | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 69 Leu (€3.56) | €2.77 | + 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 16 Leu (€0.85) | €1.49 | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 24 Leu (€1.24) | €1.70 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 186 Leu (€10) | €14 | - 31% | |
| Entertainment | - 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 32% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu (€17) | €31 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 210 Leu (€11) | €16 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 431 Leu (€22) | €51 | - 56% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 766 Leu (€40) | €45 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 81 Leu (€4.17) | €9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 29 Leu (€1.48) | €2.42 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31 Leu (€1.60) | €4.09 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 9,790 Leu (€505) | €431 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.50 Leu (€0.08) | €0.19 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 663 Leu (€34) | €47 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 69 Leu (€3.55) | €4.94 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,773 prices entered by 1,607 different people.
Cost of living in Moldova is 41% cheaper than in Spain
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