Cost of Living in Moldova
Summary of cost of living in Moldova:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,135.6$ (36,045.3L), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 618.3$ (10,435.1L), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Moldova is, on average, 48.1% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Moldova is, on average, 64.2% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 150.00 L | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 600.00 L | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 140.00 L | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 30.00 L | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 34.00 L | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 29.23 L | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 15.23 L | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 10.12 L | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 20.93 L | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 9.54 L | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 11.16 L | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 42.80 L | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 79.73 L | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 42.16 L | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 67.76 L | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.26 L | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 14.63 L | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 14.01 L | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 15.78 L | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 6.02 L | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 4.39 L | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 22.54 L | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 14.76 L | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 85.00 L | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 21.44 L | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 35.04 L | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 60.00 L | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 6.00 L | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 234.00 L | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 35.00 L | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 8.05 L | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 90.00 L | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 23.72 L | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 522,500.00 L | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 499,206.38 L | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 3,155.52 L | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 142.98 L | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 182.79 L | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 645.68 L | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 321.88 L | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 150.00 L | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 6,838.69 L | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 119,779.13 L | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,096.14 L | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 786.39 L | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,823.39 L | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,986.34 L | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 10,237.58 L | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 7,331.37 L | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 19,814.52 L | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 13,330.58 L | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 3,800.32 L | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,698.07 L | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,346.66 L | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.63 |
Prices in Moldova
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Last update: 10 December 2025
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Last update: 10 December 2025
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