- Cost of Living
- Moldova
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Cost of living in Moldova compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 47% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 88 Leu (€4.50) | €12 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 74 Leu (€3.79) | €7 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 35 Leu (€1.79) | €3.60 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12 Leu (€0.64) | €0.88 | - 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 23 Leu (€1.15) | €2.45 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 24 Leu (€1.23) | €1.77 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 76 Leu (€3.90) | €5.70 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu (€0.77) | €1.77 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7 Leu (€0.37) | €1.14 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 16 Leu (€0.82) | €0.81 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 113 Leu (€5.76) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 23 Leu (€1.18) | €1.51 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 9 Leu (€0.44) | €0.93 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 55% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 55% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 11,544 Leu (€590) | €1,270 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,159 Leu (€366) | €876 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,786 Leu (€91) | €141 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,135 Leu (€314) | €823 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,751 Leu (€192) | €590 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 1,250 Leu (€64) | €96 | - 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 159 Leu (€8) | €31 | - 74% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 6,871 Leu (€351) | €388 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,526 Leu (€129) | €86 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 283 Leu (€14) | €8 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56 Leu (€2.89) | €11 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | + 17% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 17% more expensive than in Spain | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,165 Leu (€60) | €77 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 861 Leu (€44) | €30 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,691 Leu (€86) | €80 | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,986 Leu (€102) | €94 | + 8% | |
| 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 | 353,230 Leu (€18,063) | €19,613 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 17 Leu (€0.89) | €1.20 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,445 Leu (€74) | €49 | + 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 30% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 129 Leu (€7) | €6 | + 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 200 Leu (€10) | €5.20 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 251 Leu (€13) | €53 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 33 Leu (€1.71) | €4.32 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 69 Leu (€3.54) | €2.67 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 52 Leu (€2.67) | €2.92 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 21 Leu (€1.08) | €1.27 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 Leu (€1.48) | €1.70 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 81 Leu (€4.16) | €13 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 41% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 259 Leu (€13) | €32 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 188 Leu (€10) | €17 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 370 Leu (€19) | €71 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 486 Leu (€25) | €48 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 65 Leu (€3.30) | €9 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35 Leu (€1.79) | €2.15 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 29 Leu (€1.49) | €4.35 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 11,870 Leu (€607) | €467 | + 30% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Leu (€0.09) | €0.22 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 665 Leu (€34) | €44 | - 23% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 26 Leu (€1.32) | €5.08 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 28% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Moldova is 28% cheaper than in Spain
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