Cost of living in Moldova compared to United States
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| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Moldova | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 284 Leu ($15) | $20 | - 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 162 Leu ($9) | $12 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 74 Leu ($3.95) | $5.54 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 21 Leu ($1.12) | $1.06 | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 54 Leu ($2.88) | $4.72 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 40 Leu ($2.13) | $4.43 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 71 Leu ($3.79) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15 Leu ($0.80) | $3.90 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 15 Leu ($0.80) | $2.05 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 Leu ($1.07) | $3.81 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 100 Leu ($5.33) | $18 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 32 Leu ($1.69) | $2.91 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 18 Leu ($0.93) | $2.61 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 65% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Moldova | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 22,957 Leu ($1,223) | $2,829 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,703 Leu ($783) | $2,103 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,428 Leu ($236) | $222 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,811 Leu ($416) | $2,059 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,066 Leu ($270) | $1,494 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 2,566 Leu ($137) | $161 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 125 Leu ($7) | $59 | - 89% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 6,295 Leu ($335) | $257 | + 30% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 4,012 Leu ($214) | $149 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 312 Leu ($17) | $14 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 99 Leu ($5.28) | $33 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Moldova | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 966 Leu ($51) | $56 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 741 Leu ($39) | $52 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,804 Leu ($96) | $106 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,176 Leu ($116) | $136 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Moldova | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 402,534 Leu ($21,443) | $30,251 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 23 Leu ($1.21) | $0.94 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 231 Leu ($12) | $79 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 62% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Moldova | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 89 Leu ($4.75) | $9 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 80 Leu ($4.26) | $21 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 353 Leu ($19) | $168 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 80 Leu ($4.26) | $9 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 106 Leu ($5.66) | $5.36 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 68 Leu ($3.65) | $7 | - 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 27 Leu ($1.44) | $5.05 | - 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 47 Leu ($2.51) | $2.33 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 110 Leu ($5.88) | $30 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Moldova | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 600 Leu ($32) | $61 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 433 Leu ($23) | $29 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Leu ($21) | $207 | - 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 967 Leu ($52) | $101 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 100 Leu ($5.33) | $15 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32 Leu ($1.70) | $5.91 | - 71% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 40 Leu ($2.13) | $7 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 17,174 Leu ($915) | $468 | + 95% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu ($0.05) | $0.53 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243 Leu ($13) | $65 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 55 Leu ($2.91) | $10 | - 72% | |
| TOTAL | - 58% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,168 prices entered by 2,106 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 13, 2025.
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Cost of living in Moldova is 58% cheaper than in United States
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