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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Moldova

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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United States vs. Moldova - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.98 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Moldova.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.4 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States and 0.74 EUR (0.86 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 88.4% lower in Moldova.

6.40 EUR
0.74 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.18 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States and 1.57 EUR (1.82 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 28% lower in Moldova.

2.18 EUR
1.57 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.24 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States and 7.51 EUR (8.69 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 56.4% lower in Moldova.

17.24 EUR
7.51 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 15.56 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 4.6 EUR (5.32 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Moldova.

15.56 EUR
4.60 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 13.9 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States and 4.65 EUR (5.39 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 66.5% lower in Moldova.

13.90 EUR
4.65 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 16.42 EUR (19 USD) in the United States and 2.81 EUR (3.25 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Moldova.

16.42 EUR
2.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 2.89 EUR (3.34 USD) in the United States and 1.09 EUR (1.26 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Moldova.

2.89 EUR
1.09 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 6.21 EUR (7.19 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 2.16 EUR (2.5 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 65.2% lower in Moldova.

6.21 EUR
2.16 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 3.29 EUR (3.81 USD) in the United States and 1.74 EUR (2.01 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 47.1% lower in Moldova.

3.29 EUR
1.74 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.60 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.54 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States and 1.13 EUR (1.31 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Moldova.

2.54 EUR
1.13 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 4.33 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States and 0.47 EUR (0.55 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 89.1% lower in Moldova.

4.33 EUR
0.47 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.83 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States and 8.84 EUR (10.23 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 40.4% lower in Moldova.

14.83 EUR
8.84 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.28 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 19.7% lower in Moldova.

1.37 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.47 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States and 0.5 EUR (0.58 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 85.6% lower in Moldova.

3.47 EUR
0.50 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.94 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States and 1.52 EUR (1.76 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 69.2% lower in Moldova.

4.94 EUR
1.52 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.23 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States and 0.69 EUR (0.8 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Moldova.

3.23 EUR
0.69 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.15 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States and 1.26 EUR (1.46 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Moldova.

7.15 EUR
1.26 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.76 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.51 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States and 1.78 EUR (2.06 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Moldova.

5.51 EUR
1.78 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.15 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States and 0.75 EUR (0.87 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 65.1% lower in Moldova.

2.15 EUR
0.75 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Moldova - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.53 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Moldova.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 5.07 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States and 1.5 EUR (1.74 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 70.4% lower in Moldova.

5.07 EUR
1.50 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.85 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States and 0.82 EUR (0.95 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 71.2% lower in Moldova.

2.85 EUR
0.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 6.91 EUR (8 USD) in the United States and 1.53 EUR (1.77 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Moldova.

6.91 EUR
1.53 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 10.37 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 2.04 EUR (2.36 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 80.3% lower in Moldova.

10.37 EUR
2.04 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.37 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 6.64 EUR (7.68 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 36% lower in Moldova.

10.37 EUR
6.64 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 121.01 EUR (140 USD) in the United States and 30.63 EUR (35.44 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 74.7% lower in Moldova.

121.01 EUR
30.63 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.47 EUR (26 USD) in the United States and 7.66 EUR (8.86 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 65.9% lower in Moldova.

22.47 EUR
7.66 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States and 0.54 EUR (0.62 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Moldova.

2.20 EUR
0.54 EUR

Fuel

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United States vs. Moldova - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.38 times less for fuel in the United States than in Moldova.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.85 EUR (0.99 USD) in the United States and 1.06 EUR (1.22 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 19.8% lower in the United States.

0.85 EUR
1.06 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.8 EUR (0.93 USD) in the United States and 1.22 EUR (1.41 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 34.4% lower in the United States.

0.80 EUR
1.22 EUR

LPG 1L

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0.72 EUR

Transportation

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United States vs. Moldova - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 8.41 times more for transportation in the United States than in Moldova.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 114.09 EUR (132 USD) in the United States and 11.95 EUR (13.82 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Moldova.

114.09 EUR
11.95 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.51 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States and 0.31 EUR (0.35 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 87.6% lower in Moldova.

2.51 EUR
0.31 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 36.3 EUR (42 USD) in the United States and 4.6 EUR (5.32 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Moldova.

36.30 EUR
4.60 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.88 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States and 0.26 EUR (0.3 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 86.2% lower in Moldova.

1.88 EUR
0.26 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.31 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States and 1.79 EUR (2.07 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 58.5% lower in Moldova.

4.31 EUR
1.79 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 17.29 EUR (20 USD) in the United States and 6.13 EUR (7.09 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 64.5% lower in Moldova.

17.29 EUR
6.13 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 136.37 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States and 36.62 EUR (42.37 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Moldova.

136.37 EUR
36.62 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 56.18 EUR (65 USD) in the United States and 17.67 EUR (20.45 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 68.5% lower in Moldova.

56.18 EUR
17.67 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Moldova - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 6.56 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Moldova.

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 3507 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States and 544.45 EUR (629.9 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 84.5% lower in Moldova.

3 507 EUR
544.45 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 2198 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States and 394.89 EUR (456.86 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 82% lower in Moldova.

2 198 EUR
394.89 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 7106 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States and 1019 EUR (1178.59 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 85.7% lower in Moldova.

7 106 EUR
1 019 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 4518 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States and 681.72 EUR (788.71 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 84.9% lower in Moldova.

4 518 EUR
681.72 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Moldova - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 7.37 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Moldova.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 15001 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States and 1988 EUR (2299.74 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Moldova.

15 001 EUR
1 988 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 10524 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States and 1475 EUR (1706.68 USD) in Moldova. The price of this product is 86% lower in Moldova.

10 524 EUR
1 475 EUR

Salary

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United States vs. Moldova - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 7.82 times higher than in Moldova.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 4447 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States and 568.98 EUR (658.28 USD) in Moldova. The average salary is 87.2% lower in Moldova.

4 447 EUR
568.98 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

89.7 EUR
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Two stars

126 EUR
-

Three stars

169 EUR
74.7 EUR

Four stars

218 EUR
96.7 EUR

Five stars

519 EUR
188 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels • Moldova: 1 cities, 33 hotels

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