Cost of Living in Moldova
Summary of cost of living in Moldova:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 2,168.5$ (36,650.6L), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 632.4$ (10,688.5L), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Moldova is, on average, 47.3% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Moldova is, on average, 61.5% 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) | 150.00 L | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 30.00 L | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 35.00 L | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 30.66 L | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 16.60 L | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 11.48 L | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 22.00 L | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 9.65 L | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 10.76 L | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 42.78 L | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 74.85 L | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 42.78 L | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 68.11 L | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 7.82 L | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 14.86 L | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 14.73 L | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 15.53 L | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 6.05 L | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 4.29 L | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 23.76 L | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 14.64 L | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 80.00 L | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 21.36 L | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 34.90 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) | 526,000.00 L | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 496,044.13 L | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 3,442.54 L | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 151.83 L | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 178.29 L | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 643.82 L | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 330.18 L | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 150.00 L | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 6,643.82 L | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 117,169.05 L | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 1,146.24 L | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 773.10 L | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 1,860.91 L | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,982.26 L | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 10,441.26 L | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 7,003.56 L | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 21,097.22 L | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 13,566.28 L | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,109.82 L | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 2,729.08 L | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 12,692.68 L | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 8.57 | |
Prices in Moldova
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Last update: 6 February 2026
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Last update: 6 February 2026
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