Cost of living in Moldova compared to United Kingdom
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Food | - 40% | |||
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Food in Moldova is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Moldova | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 158 Leu (£7) | £13 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 162 Leu (£7) | £8 | - 7% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 74 Leu (£3.30) | £4.26 | - 23% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Leu (£0.94) | £1.20 | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 44 Leu (£1.95) | £3.63 | - 46% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 33 Leu (£1.47) | £2.28 | - 36% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu (£3.16) | £5.34 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17 Leu (£0.76) | £2.13 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 14 Leu (£0.62) | £0.89 | - 31% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 22 Leu (£0.96) | £1.97 | - 51% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 106 Leu (£4.74) | £10 | - 53% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Leu (£1.41) | £2.36 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7 Leu (£0.33) | £1.04 | - 69% | |
Housing | - 66% | |||
Housing in Moldova is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Moldova | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 13,706 Leu (£610) | £1,997 | - 69% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,942 Leu (£487) | £1,637 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,428 Leu (£197) | £229 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu (£348) | £1,818 | - 81% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu (£226) | £1,060 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,566 Leu (£114) | £190 | - 40% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 176 Leu (£8) | £26 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu (£280) | £324 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu (£179) | £83 | + 115% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu (£14) | £7 | + 113% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu (£4.41) | £16 | - 72% | |
Clothes | - 11% | |||
Clothes in Moldova is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Moldova | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu (£43) | £73 | - 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu (£33) | £32 | + 2% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu (£80) | £81 | - 1% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu (£97) | £83 | + 17% | |
Transportation | - 68% | |||
Transportation in Moldova is 68% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Moldova | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu (£17,920) | £25,126 | - 29% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 27 Leu (£1.18) | £1.44 | - 18% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 231 Leu (£10) | £85 | - 88% | |
Personal Care | - 31% | |||
Personal Care in Moldova is 31% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Moldova | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu (£3.97) | £5.04 | - 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu (£3.56) | £8 | - 55% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu (£16) | £74 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu (£3.56) | £4.77 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu (£4.73) | £1.97 | + 140% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu (£3.05) | £3.78 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu (£1.20) | £2.39 | - 50% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu (£2.10) | £1.77 | + 19% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu (£4.91) | £14 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Moldova is 55% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
Moldova | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 334 Leu (£15) | £40 | - 63% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 236 Leu (£10) | £19 | - 45% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 668 Leu (£30) | £124 | - 76% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 572 Leu (£25) | £69 | - 63% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 106 Leu (£4.73) | £11 | - 56% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu (£1.42) | £3.71 | - 62% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 38 Leu (£1.67) | £5.75 | - 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 15,000 Leu (£668) | £537 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu (£0.04) | £0.28 | - 84% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 788 Leu (£35) | £35 | + 1% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 48 Leu (£2.12) | £14 | - 84% | |
TOTAL | - 58% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,060 prices entered by 665 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
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Cost of living in Moldova is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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