Travel budget and cost of living in Moldova how much does a trip cost?

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Travel budget in Moldova

Moldova: calculate your travel budget

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Moldova: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Moldova for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

$ 40 for 2 ppl.
$ 7 per person
$ 0.5 per person
Free activities

Total budget:

$ 762* (13594 MDL)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

$ 52 for 2 ppl.
$ 15 per person
$ 2.3 per person
$ 5.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 1343* (23940 MDL)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

$ 73 for 2 ppl.
$ 22 per person
$ 4.5 per person
$ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 2050* (36554 MDL)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).

Cost of living in Moldova in 2021

Cost of living: Moldova VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Moldova in 2021 is 48% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

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Cost of living in Moldova by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Moldova compared to the national average.

Cities	/Moldova	View Details
Chisinau	14% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Chisinau
Cantemir	11% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Cantemir
Taraclia	11% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Taraclia
Briceni	10% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Briceni
Nisporeni	9% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Nisporeni
Orhei	0% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Orhei
Comrat	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Comrat
Soroca	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Soroca
Glodeni	5% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Glodeni
Cahul	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Cahul
Ungheni	6% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Ungheni
Vulcanesti	11% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Vulcanesti
Tiraspol	11% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tiraspol
Drochia	13% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Drochia
Balti	13% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Balti

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Local prices in Moldova by expense type

Moldova: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Moldova costs 60% less than in the United States (USA).

Lunch

$ 5.6/person
($ 3 to $ 9.9)

61% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
($ 7.9 to $ 21)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 5/person
($ 4.2 to $ 6.2)

35% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Local beer

$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

77% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Imported beer

$ 1.4 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

48% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Cappuccino

$ 1.3/cup
($ 0.8 to $ 2)

69% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

61% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

69% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5

Moldova: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Moldova costs 58% less than in the United States (USA).

2-star hotel

$ 40/night
($ 40 to $ 41)

68% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 126

3-star hotel

$ 64/night
($ 48 to $ 87)

64% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 180

4-star hotel

$ 82/night
($ 67 to $ 106)

68% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 262

5-star hotel

$ 147/night
($ 126 to $ 179)

71% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 51/month
($ 51 to $ 51)

58% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 72/month
($ 59 to $ 85)

57% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 84/month
($ 55 to $ 125)

49% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

Cottage or guest house

$ 59/month
($ 54 to $ 63)

73% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223

Family room

$ 150/month
($ 94 to $ 257)

14% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

Moldova: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Moldova costs 61% less than in the United States (USA).

Milk

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

15% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8

Bread

$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)

86% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

75% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Eggs

$ 1.2/12 eggs
($ 0.7 to $ 1.7)

46% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Cheese

$ 6/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 14)

44% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Chicken

$ 3.8/kg
($ 2 to $ 4.3)

57% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9

Apples

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)

82% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Oranges

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

68% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Tomatoes

$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

69% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 0.5/kg
($ 0.2 to $ 1)

80% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Salad

$ 0.8/salad
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

48% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

64% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 5.7/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 6.8)

53% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Moldova: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Moldova costs 50% less than in the United States (USA).

Bus ticket

$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)

95% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Bus pass

$ 10.2/month
($ 7.3 to $ 15)

85% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 69

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.2/km
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

86% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)

55% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.4
($ 1.1 to $ 2.9)

55% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Car hire

$ 27/24hrs
($ 15 to $ 120)

33% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40

Moldova: Budget for living and housing

On average, the cost of housing in Moldova costs 65% less than in the United States (USA).

Electricity, water...

$ 114/month
($ 73 to $ 186)

29% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162

Mobile phone

$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)

36% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 9.8/month
($ 6.8 to $ 12)

85% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 66

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 291/month
($ 199 to $ 452)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1326

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 198/month
($ 114 to $ 282)

81% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069

Flat (centre)

$ 469/month
($ 282 to $ 677)

78% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2127

Flat (suburbs)

$ 341/month
($ 228 to $ 452)

80% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1701

Gym

$ 27/month
($ 15 to $ 41)

29% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

Private nursery

$ 236/month
($ 181 to $ 339)

74% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924

Private primary school

$ 3242/yr
($ 1691 to $ 5636)

79% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15587

Moldova: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Moldova costs 42% less than in the United States (USA).

Cinema

$ 5.6/ticket
($ 3.9 to $ 6.8)

52% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Tennis

$ 10.5/hr
($ 8.5 to $ 12)

33% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Moldova: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Moldova is essentially the same as in the United States (USA).

Cigarettes

$ 2/pack
($ 1.7 to $ 2)

74% less than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9

Levi's jeans

$ 61
($ 29 to $ 114)

38% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Summer dress

$ 40
($ 17 to $ 58)

10% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 84
($ 41 to $ 114)

11% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76

Leather shoes

$ 98
($ 58 to $ 141)

4% more than in the United States (USA)

Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95

Plane ticket budget

London → Chisinau

$ 239
(fair price: $ 207)

Dublin → Chisinau

$ 288
(fair price: $ 245)

New York City → Chisinau

$ 790
(fair price: $ 683)

Montreal → Chisinau

$ 1063
(fair price: $ 905)

Manchester → Chisinau

$ 315
(fair price: $ 266)

Toronto (Ontario) → Chisinau

$ 1026
(fair price: $ 875)

Los Angeles → Chisinau

$ 964
(fair price: $ 825)

Edinburgh → Chisinau

$ 333
(fair price: $ 288)

About the information on the cost of living in Moldova

The information about the cost of living in Moldova shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Moldova updated on 21-02-2021.

Travel budget and cost of living in Moldova how much does a trip cost?

Travel budget in Moldova

Moldova: calculate your travel budget

Moldova: sample budgets by traveller type

Low budget (backpacker)

Average budget (traveller)

High budget (tourist)

Cost of living in Moldova in 2021

Cost of living: Moldova VS United States

Explore each type of expense in detail:

Cost of living in Moldova by city

Local prices in Moldova by expense type

Moldova: Restaurant budget

Moldova: Hotel and accommodation budget

Moldova: Supermarket food budget

Moldova: Public and private transport budget

Moldova: Budget for living and housing

Moldova: Leisure activity budget

Moldova: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

Plane ticket budget

About the information on the cost of living in Moldova

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Average budget
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High budget
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