Cost of living in Moldova compared to United States
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| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Moldova is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Moldova | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 128 Leu ($7) | $19 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 80 Leu ($4.46) | $10 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 42 Leu ($2.34) | $5.78 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Leu ($0.76) | $1.08 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 38 Leu ($2.13) | $4.95 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 34 Leu ($1.93) | $4.70 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 88 Leu ($4.92) | $7 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14 Leu ($0.76) | $4.66 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 11 Leu ($0.61) | $2.49 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 15 Leu ($0.86) | $3.12 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 130 Leu ($7) | $16 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 Leu ($1.40) | $2.77 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 5.58 Leu ($0.31) | $2.98 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Moldova is 72% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Moldova | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,482 Leu ($869) | $2,823 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 5,806 Leu ($326) | $2,138 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,879 Leu ($274) | $220 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 7,382 Leu ($414) | $1,886 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 5,344 Leu ($300) | $1,441 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 1,433 Leu ($80) | $146 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 150 Leu ($8) | $64 | - 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,753 Leu ($267) | $295 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,846 Leu ($104) | $133 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 227 Leu ($13) | $14 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 Leu ($2.81) | $31 | - 91% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Moldova is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Moldova | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 450 Leu ($25) | $54 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 427 Leu ($24) | $45 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,261 Leu ($71) | $93 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,149 Leu ($64) | $119 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Moldova is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Moldova | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 Leu ($16,831) | $27,910 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 26 Leu ($1.46) | $1.05 | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 337 Leu ($19) | $79 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Moldova is 69% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Moldova | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 91 Leu ($5.08) | $8 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 140 Leu ($8) | $21 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 277 Leu ($16) | $140 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Leu ($1.68) | $8 | - 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 38 Leu ($2.10) | $4.80 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 46 Leu ($2.57) | $6 | - 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 25 Leu ($1.40) | $4.72 | - 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 39 Leu ($2.17) | $2.25 | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 101 Leu ($5.67) | $27 | - 79% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Moldova is 51% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Moldova | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 328 Leu ($18) | $55 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 190 Leu ($11) | $28 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 236 Leu ($13) | $195 | - 93% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 549 Leu ($31) | $89 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 114 Leu ($6) | $14 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 34 Leu ($1.93) | $5.21 | - 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 36 Leu ($2.02) | $6 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 11,946 Leu ($670) | $554 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.00 Leu ($0.06) | $0.21 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,186 Leu ($67) | $54 | + 23% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 46 Leu ($2.55) | $10 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 21,873 prices entered by 2,818 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Moldova is 63% cheaper than in United States
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