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Travel budget in Moldova

Moldova: calculate your travel budget

Moldova: sample budgets by traveller type

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

* 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 2019

Cost of living: Moldova VS United States

On average, the cost of living in Moldova in 2019 is 48% less than United States.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices in Moldova in 2019 and United States by types of expenses:

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
Drochia	44% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Drochia
Chisinau	3% more	Travel budget and cost of living in Chisinau
Cahul	12% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Cahul
Orhei	13% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Orhei
Comrat	15% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Comrat
Ungheni	16% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Ungheni
Glodeni	15% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Glodeni
Nisporeni	15% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Nisporeni
Soroca	15% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Soroca
Briceni	18% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Briceni
Cantemir	21% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Cantemir
Taraclia	21% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Taraclia
Balti	24% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Balti
Tiraspol	28% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Tiraspol
Vulcanesti	54% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Vulcanesti

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Local prices in Moldova by expense type

Restaurant budget in Moldova

Lunch

$ 6/person
($ 3.6 to $ 7.4)

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60% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
($ 7.4 to $ 15)

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56% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 4.7/person
($ 4.2 to $ 6)

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38% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 7.5

Local beer

$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

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74% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.3

Imported beer

$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

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58% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 3.1

Cappuccino

$ 1.4/cup
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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68% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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64% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

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68% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in Moldova

2-star hotel

$ 38/night
($ 38 to $ 39)

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69% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 121

3-star hotel

$ 65/night
($ 47 to $ 96)

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63% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 177

4-star hotel

$ 82/night
($ 66 to $ 104)

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68% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 259

5-star hotel

$ 150/night
($ 126 to $ 187)

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70% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 501

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 52/month
($ 52 to $ 52)

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57% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 122

Room with kitchen

$ 75/month
($ 60 to $ 88)

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54% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 163

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 87/month
($ 53 to $ 140)

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48% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 167

Cottage or guest house

$ 57/month
($ 54 to $ 60)

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73% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 212

Family room

$ 199/month
($ 97 to $ 395)

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14% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 175

Supermarket food budget in Moldova

Milk

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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20% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 0.9

Bread

$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

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87% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.8

Rice

$ 1.1/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

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73% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 1.3/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

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47% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 6.5/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 9)

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42% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 12

Chicken

$ 3.8/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 4.8)

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57% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 9

Apples

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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84% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.7

Oranges

$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 1.7)

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66% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)

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64% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

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79% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.7

Salad

$ 0.6/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

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60% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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70% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 5.3/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 7.2)

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56% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Moldova

Bus ticket

$ 0.2/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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92% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 8/month
($ 4.8 to $ 11)

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89% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 76

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.2/km
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)

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90% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

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43% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.6
($ 1.2 to $ 2)

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55% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 3.5

Car hire

$ 26/24hrs
($ 15 to $ 55)

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36% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 40

Budget for living and housing in Moldova

Electricity, water...

$ 136/month
($ 84 to $ 183)

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17% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 163

Mobile phone

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

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22% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 9.8/month
($ 7.2 to $ 12)

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85% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 263/month
($ 186 to $ 376)

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80% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1352

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 188/month
($ 120 to $ 241)

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82% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1066

Flat (centre)

$ 431/month
($ 328 to $ 597)

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80% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2210

Flat (suburbs)

$ 337/month
($ 210 to $ 477)

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80% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1725

Gym

$ 28/month
($ 17 to $ 44)

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29% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 39

Private nursery

$ 205/month
($ 120 to $ 281)

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78% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 944

Private primary school

$ 3381/yr
($ 1252 to $ 5953)

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81% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 18299

Leisure activity budget in Moldova

Cinema

$ 6/ticket
($ 4.8 to $ 7.2)

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53% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 13

Tennis

$ 12/hr
($ 7.2 to $ 18)

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27% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Moldova

Cigarettes

$ 1.7/pack
($ 1.3 to $ 1.8)

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77% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 7.5

Levi's jeans

$ 63
($ 36 to $ 90)

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32% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 47

Summer dress

$ 44
($ 30 to $ 72)

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14% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 38

Trainers

$ 94
($ 60 to $ 144)

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18% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 79

Leather shoes

$ 101
($ 60 to $ 150)

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1% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 102

Plane ticket budget

London → Chisinau

$ 253
(fair price: $ 225)

Dublin → Chisinau

$ 282
(fair price: $ 248)

New York City → Chisinau

$ 829
(fair price: $ 734)

Montreal → Chisinau

$ 1179
(fair price: $ 1023)

Manchester → Chisinau

$ 370
(fair price: $ 330)

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