Prices and Cost of Living in Moldova

Food and beverage prices in Moldova

Popular food products found on store shelves in Moldova include bananas, rice, bread, onions, eggs, tomatoes, cheese, beef and potatoes, among others. Prices for a kilo of these products range from 9.07 MDL (0.5 USD) for a kilo of onions to 124 MDL (6.78 USD) for a kilo of beef. The price of white rice is 24.99 MDL (1.37 USD) per kilo, while a loaf of fresh white bread costs 8.15 MDL (0.45 USD) per half kilo. Bananas cost 27.13 MDL (1.48 USD) per kilo, while apples cost 12.92 MDL (0.71 USD) per kilo.

Water, available in 1.5-liter bottles, costs 11.9 MDL (0.65 USD). Dairy prices in Moldova, on the other hand, are as follows: 1 liter of milk costs about 17.44 MDL (0.95 USD), and 1 kilogram of locally produced cheese is an expense of 157 MDL (8.56 USD). Chicken filet, which is a common ingredient in meat dishes, costs in the range of 85.5 MDL (4.67 USD) per kilo. Eggs (12 pieces per package) are an expense of about 37.53 MDL (2.05 USD), and the average price of tomatoes is 32.69 MDL (1.79 USD) per kilo.

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Moldova vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 25.87 MDL (1.41 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 14.25 MDL (0.78 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 100 MDL (5.47 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 567 MDL (30.98 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 120 MDL (6.56 USD).

How much does transportation cost in Moldova?

The average expense of a one-way trip using local transportation stands at approximately 6 MDL (0.33 USD), while a monthly ticket for public transportation has an average cost of roughly 234 MDL (12.79 USD). Choosing to travel by taxi would entail an initial fee of 30 MDL (1.64 USD), along with a per-kilometer charge of 5 MDL (0.27 USD).

Fuel prices in Moldova

Average fuel prices in Moldova are 23.72 MDL (1.3 USD) per liter of gasoline and 20.2 MDL (1.1 USD) per liter of diesel. A liter of LPG autogas costs 14.24 MDL (0.78 USD).

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Moldova?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Moldova varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 4277 MDL (234 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 5569 MDL (304 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 22214 MDL (1214 USD) per square meter.