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Cost of Living & Prices:
Moldova vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Moldova vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.38 times less for grocery shopping in Moldova than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 0.67 EUR (0.73 USD) in Moldova and 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Moldova.

0.67 EUR
5.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.42 EUR (1.54 USD) in Moldova and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 35.5% lower in Moldova.

1.42 EUR
2.20 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 6.47 EUR (7.04 USD) in Moldova and 19.29 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Moldova.

6.47 EUR
19.29 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 3.91 EUR (4.26 USD) in Moldova and 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.4% lower in Moldova.

3.91 EUR
16.54 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.46 EUR (4.85 USD) in Moldova and 16.01 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.1% lower in Moldova.

4.46 EUR
16.01 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.35 EUR (2.55 USD) in Moldova and 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Moldova.

2.35 EUR
14.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.91 EUR (0.99 USD) in Moldova and 2.95 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Moldova.

0.91 EUR
2.95 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.96 EUR (2.13 USD) for 12 eggs in Moldova and 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55% lower in Moldova.

1.96 EUR
4.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.49 EUR (1.62 USD) in Moldova and 3.61 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.7% lower in Moldova.

1.49 EUR
3.61 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.97 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.11 EUR (1.21 USD) in Moldova and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Moldova.

1.11 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.43 EUR (0.46 USD) in Moldova and 3.92 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Moldova.

0.43 EUR
3.92 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 8.17 EUR (8.89 USD) in Moldova and 15.36 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.8% lower in Moldova.

8.17 EUR
15.36 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.91 EUR (0.99 USD) in Moldova and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 20.9% lower in Moldova.

0.91 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.47 EUR (0.51 USD) in Moldova and 3.58 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Moldova.

0.47 EUR
3.58 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.35 EUR (1.47 USD) in Moldova and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.4% lower in Moldova.

1.35 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.56 EUR (0.61 USD) in Moldova and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Moldova.

0.56 EUR
3.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.3 EUR (1.42 USD) in Moldova and 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Moldova.

1.30 EUR
7.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.25 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in Moldova and 5.74 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.2% lower in Moldova.

1.71 EUR
5.74 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.62 EUR (0.68 USD) in Moldova and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73% lower in Moldova.

0.62 EUR
2.30 EUR

Restaurant

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Moldova vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.24 times less for meals in restaurants in Moldova than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.35 EUR (1.47 USD) in Moldova and 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.9% lower in Moldova.

1.35 EUR
4.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.74 EUR (0.81 USD) in Moldova and 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Moldova.

0.74 EUR
2.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 1.3 EUR (1.42 USD) in Moldova and 7.35 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.3% lower in Moldova.

1.30 EUR
7.35 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 1.83 EUR (1.99 USD) in Moldova and 9.19 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Moldova.

1.83 EUR
9.19 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.22 EUR (5.68 USD) in Moldova and 11.03 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.7% lower in Moldova.

5.22 EUR
11.03 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 29.58 EUR (32.18 USD) in Moldova and 91.92 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.8% lower in Moldova.

29.58 EUR
91.92 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 6.26 EUR (6.81 USD) in Moldova and 22.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Moldova.

6.26 EUR
22.98 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.52 EUR (0.56 USD) in Moldova and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Moldova.

0.52 EUR
2.02 EUR

Fuel

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Moldova vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.32 times more for fuel in Moldova than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 1.18 EUR (1.28 USD) in Moldova and 1 EUR (1.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.3% lower in the United States.

1.18 EUR
1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 1.27 EUR (1.38 USD) in Moldova and 0.85 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 33.1% lower in the United States.

1.27 EUR
0.85 EUR

LPG 1L

0.77 EUR
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Transportation

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Moldova vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.84 times less for transportation in Moldova than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 12.21 EUR (13.28 USD) in Moldova and 118.57 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Moldova.

12.21 EUR
118.57 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.31 EUR (0.34 USD) in Moldova and 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.7% lower in Moldova.

0.31 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 3.13 EUR (3.41 USD) in Moldova and 27.57 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Moldova.

3.13 EUR
27.57 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.26 EUR (0.28 USD) in Moldova and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Moldova.

0.26 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 1.56 EUR (1.7 USD) in Moldova and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Moldova.

1.56 EUR
4.14 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Moldova vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 6 EUR (6.53 USD) in Moldova and 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.7% lower in Moldova.

6.00 EUR
16.54 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 24.61 EUR (26.77 USD) in Moldova and 90.32 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Moldova.

24.61 EUR
90.32 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 14.19 EUR (15.43 USD) in Moldova and 34.93 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.4% lower in Moldova.

14.19 EUR
34.93 EUR

Flats for rent

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Moldova vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 11.35 times less for renting an apartment in Moldova than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 290.52 EUR (316.07 USD) in Moldova and 3493 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.7% lower in Moldova.

290.52 EUR
3 493 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 223.12 EUR (242.74 USD) in Moldova and 2188 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.8% lower in Moldova.

223.12 EUR
2 188 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 506.87 EUR (551.46 USD) in Moldova and 6521 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.2% lower in Moldova.

506.87 EUR
6 521 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 387.28 EUR (421.35 USD) in Moldova and 3775 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.7% lower in Moldova.

387.28 EUR
3 775 EUR

Flats for sale

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Moldova vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 11.1 times less for buying an apartment in Moldova than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1159 EUR (1260.73 USD) in Moldova and 13124 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.2% lower in Moldova.

1 159 EUR
13 124 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 791.45 EUR (861.07 USD) in Moldova and 8525 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Moldova.

791.45 EUR
8 525 EUR

Salary

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Moldova vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Moldova is 13.5 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 408.38 EUR (444.3 USD) in Moldova and 5512 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 92.6% lower in Moldova.

408.38 EUR
5 512 EUR

Hotels

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Moldova vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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104 EUR

Two stars

-
119 EUR

Three stars

95.5 EUR
165 EUR

Four stars

100 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

218 EUR
506 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Moldova: 1 cities, 36 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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