Cost of Living Comparison Between Moldova and Brazil 
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| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Cost of Living in Brazil is 13.3% lower than in Moldova (excluding rent) | |
| Cost of Living Including Rent in Brazil is 20.4% lower than in Moldova | |
| Rent Prices in Brazil are 41.7% lower than in Moldova | |
| Restaurant Prices in Brazil are 17.5% lower than in Moldova | |
| Groceries Prices in Brazil are 7.5% lower than in Moldova | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Brazil is 17.2% lower than in Moldova | |
Restaurants | Moldova Edit |
Brazil Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant |
150.00 L (47.49 R$) |
94.76 L (30.00 R$) |
-36.8 % |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) |
600.00 L (189.96 R$) |
505.36 L (160.00 R$) |
-15.8 % |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) |
140.00 L (44.32 R$) |
111.34 L (35.25 R$) |
-20.5 % |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) |
30.00 L (9.50 R$) |
31.59 L (10.00 R$) |
+5.3 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
34.00 L (10.76 R$) |
47.38 L (15.00 R$) |
+39.3 % |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) |
28.92 L (9.16 R$) |
30.91 L (9.79 R$) |
+6.9 % |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) |
15.28 L (4.84 R$) |
19.41 L (6.15 R$) |
+27.0 % |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) |
10.19 L (3.23 R$) |
12.10 L (3.83 R$) |
+18.7 % |
Markets | Moldova Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) |
21.16 L (6.70 R$) |
17.03 L (5.39 R$) |
-19.5 % |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) |
9.32 L (2.95 R$) |
24.42 L (7.73 R$) |
+162.0 % |
| White Rice (1 lb) |
11.26 L (3.56 R$) |
9.54 L (3.02 R$) |
-15.3 % |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) |
43.38 L (13.73 R$) |
36.17 L (11.45 R$) |
-16.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) |
81.67 L (25.86 R$) |
68.64 L (21.73 R$) |
-16.0 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) |
41.95 L (13.28 R$) |
30.40 L (9.62 R$) |
-27.5 % |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) |
68.10 L (21.56 R$) |
59.32 L (18.78 R$) |
-12.9 % |
| Apples (1 lb) |
7.17 L (2.27 R$) |
16.86 L (5.34 R$) |
+135.2 % |
| Bananas (1 lb) |
14.41 L (4.56 R$) |
10.28 L (3.25 R$) |
-28.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) |
13.63 L (4.32 R$) |
9.32 L (2.95 R$) |
-31.6 % |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
15.97 L (5.06 R$) |
11.61 L (3.68 R$) |
-27.3 % |
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
6.12 L (1.94 R$) |
9.09 L (2.88 R$) |
+48.6 % |
| Onions (1 lb) |
4.41 L (1.40 R$) |
8.51 L (2.70 R$) |
+92.9 % |
| Lettuce (1 Head) |
22.90 L (7.25 R$) |
12.87 L (4.08 R$) |
-43.8 % |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) |
14.71 L (4.66 R$) |
12.09 L (3.83 R$) |
-17.8 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) |
90.00 L (28.49 R$) |
126.34 L (40.00 R$) |
+40.4 % |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) |
21.56 L (6.83 R$) |
21.13 L (6.69 R$) |
-2.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) |
34.76 L (11.01 R$) |
38.56 L (12.21 R$) |
+10.9 % |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) |
59.00 L (18.68 R$) |
37.90 L (12.00 R$) |
-35.8 % |
Transportation | Moldova Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) |
6.00 L (1.90 R$) |
15.79 L (5.00 R$) |
+163.2 % |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) |
234.00 L (74.09 R$) |
720.14 L (228.00 R$) |
+207.8 % |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) |
35.00 L (11.08 R$) |
19.27 L (6.10 R$) |
-45.0 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) |
8.85 L (2.80 R$) |
25.42 L (8.05 R$) |
+187.1 % |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) |
90.00 L (28.49 R$) |
126.34 L (40.00 R$) |
+40.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) |
23.83 L (7.54 R$) |
18.86 L (5.97 R$) |
-20.8 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) |
522,500.00 L (165,426.20 R$) |
379,020.98 L (120,000.00 R$) |
-27.5 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) |
549,448.50 L (173,958.23 R$) |
491,235.41 L (155,527.67 R$) |
-10.6 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Moldova Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) |
3,093.14 L (979.30 R$) |
1,233.60 L (390.56 R$) |
-60.1 % |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) |
137.40 L (43.50 R$) |
225.60 L (71.43 R$) |
+64.2 % |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) |
183.25 L (58.02 R$) |
333.24 L (105.51 R$) |
+81.8 % |
Sports And Leisure | Moldova Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Monthly Fitness Club Membership |
657.77 L (208.25 R$) |
408.89 L (129.46 R$) |
-37.8 % |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) |
314.29 L (99.50 R$) |
410.02 L (129.81 R$) |
+30.5 % |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) |
130.00 L (41.16 R$) |
113.71 L (36.00 R$) |
-12.5 % |
Childcare | Moldova Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child |
6,668.64 L (2,111.33 R$) |
4,920.90 L (1,557.98 R$) |
-26.2 % |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child |
115,617.12 L (36,604.98 R$) |
133,916.03 L (42,398.51 R$) |
+15.8 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Moldova Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) |
1,076.27 L (340.75 R$) |
869.02 L (275.14 R$) |
-19.3 % |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) |
795.74 L (251.94 R$) |
768.85 L (243.42 R$) |
-3.4 % |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) |
1,856.97 L (587.93 R$) |
1,367.06 L (432.82 R$) |
-26.4 % |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes |
1,984.92 L (628.44 R$) |
1,103.05 L (349.23 R$) |
-44.4 % |
Rent Per Month | Moldova Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
10,201.39 L (3,229.81 R$) |
5,930.47 L (1,877.62 R$) |
-41.9 % |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
7,333.50 L (2,321.82 R$) |
4,060.15 L (1,285.47 R$) |
-44.6 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre |
19,667.72 L (6,226.90 R$) |
11,395.10 L (3,607.75 R$) |
-42.1 % |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre |
13,125.65 L (4,155.65 R$) |
7,962.93 L (2,521.11 R$) |
-39.3 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Moldova Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre |
3,767.09 L (1,192.68 R$) |
2,610.51 L (826.50 R$) |
-30.7 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre |
2,701.43 L (855.29 R$) |
1,847.60 L (584.96 R$) |
-31.6 % |
Salaries And Financing | Moldova Edit |
Brazil Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) |
12,284.82 L (3,889.44 R$) |
8,099.96 L (2,564.49 R$) |
-34.1 % |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.66 | 11.37 | +31.3 % |
| Last update: | 28 October 2025 | 1 November 2025 | |
| Contributors in the past 12 months: | 191 | 1881 |
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