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
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.
- $ 8.3 per person
- $ 0.5 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 799* (13146 MDL)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 52 for 2 ppl.
- $ 17 per person
- $ 2.3 per person
- $ 6.1 per person
Total budget:
$ 1407* (23142 MDL)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 73 for 2 ppl.
- $ 23 per person
- $ 4.6 per person
- $ 13 per person
Total budget:
$ 2108* (34692 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 2020
Cost of living: Moldova VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Moldova in 2020 is essentially the same as 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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
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 | 8% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Chisinau |
| Briceni | 3% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Briceni |
| Cantemir | 3% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Cantemir |
| Taraclia | 3% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Taraclia |
| Nisporeni | 1% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Nisporeni |
| Orhei | 6% less | Travel budget and cost of living in Orhei |
Local prices in Moldova by expense type
Moldova: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Moldova costs 56% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 6.1/person
($ 3.6 to $ 10.2)
($ 3.6 to $ 10.2)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 13/person
($ 7.5 to $ 21)
($ 7.5 to $ 21)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29McDonald's meal
$ 6.1/person
($ 4.9 to $ 6.7)
($ 4.9 to $ 6.7)
24% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1Local beer
$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
($ 1 to $ 1.8)
47% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3Cappuccino
$ 1.4/cup
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Moldova: 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)
($ 40 to $ 41)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 64/night
($ 48 to $ 87)
($ 48 to $ 87)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 82/night
($ 67 to $ 106)
($ 67 to $ 106)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 147/night
($ 126 to $ 179)
($ 126 to $ 179)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 51/month
($ 51 to $ 51)
($ 51 to $ 51)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 136Room with kitchen
$ 72/month
($ 59 to $ 85)
($ 59 to $ 85)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 84/month
($ 55 to $ 125)
($ 55 to $ 125)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 59/month
($ 54 to $ 63)
($ 54 to $ 63)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 150/month
($ 94 to $ 257)
($ 94 to $ 257)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Moldova: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Moldova costs 59% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)
11% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)
86% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Eggs
$ 1.2/12 eggs
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.8)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Cheese
$ 6.8/kg
($ 3.6 to $ 13)
($ 3.6 to $ 13)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Chicken
$ 4.2/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 4.8)
($ 2.9 to $ 4.8)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1Apples
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.2)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Oranges
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)
($ 0.7 to $ 2.2)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1Tomatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)
($ 0.6 to $ 2.2)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Potatoes
$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.1)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Salad
$ 1/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)
42% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Joint of beef
$ 5.7/kg
($ 3 to $ 7.3)
($ 3 to $ 7.3)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Moldova: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Moldova costs 48% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)
95% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4Bus pass
$ 11/month
($ 4.9 to $ 16)
($ 4.9 to $ 16)
85% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73Taxi (per km)
$ 0.2/km
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.4)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
($ 1 to $ 1.2)
60% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.6
($ 1.2 to $ 3)
($ 1.2 to $ 3)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Car hire
$ 27/24hrs
($ 15 to $ 120)
($ 15 to $ 120)
33% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Moldova: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Moldova costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 133/month
($ 81 to $ 207)
($ 81 to $ 207)
18% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163Mobile phone
$ 0.1/min.
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)
($ 0.1 to $ 0.1)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1Broadband internet
$ 10.5/month
($ 9.1 to $ 13)
($ 9.1 to $ 13)
84% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67Studio flat (city centre)
$ 293/month
($ 202 to $ 395)
($ 202 to $ 395)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1375Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 202/month
($ 102 to $ 299)
($ 102 to $ 299)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1099Flat (centre)
$ 461/month
($ 298 to $ 850)
($ 298 to $ 850)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2203Flat (suburbs)
$ 347/month
($ 202 to $ 486)
($ 202 to $ 486)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1741Gym
$ 29/month
($ 16 to $ 44)
($ 16 to $ 44)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39Private nursery
$ 237/month
($ 152 to $ 365)
($ 152 to $ 365)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 952Private primary school
$ 3488/yr
($ 1819 to $ 6063)
($ 1819 to $ 6063)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16573Moldova: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Moldova costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 6.1/ticket
($ 4.3 to $ 7.5)
($ 4.3 to $ 7.5)
49% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 12/hr
($ 6.1 to $ 20)
($ 6.1 to $ 20)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 17Moldova: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Moldova costs 3% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 1.9/pack
($ 1.8 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.8 to $ 2.2)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1Levi's jeans
$ 61
($ 28 to $ 122)
($ 28 to $ 122)
35% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 42
($ 20 to $ 61)
($ 20 to $ 61)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Trainers
$ 88
($ 44 to $ 122)
($ 44 to $ 122)
12% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78Leather shoes
$ 102
($ 49 to $ 152)
($ 49 to $ 152)
4% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98Plane ticket budget
Dublin → Chisinau
$ 288
(fair price: $ 250)
(fair price: $ 250)
London → Chisinau
$ 248
(fair price: $ 214)
(fair price: $ 214)
New York City → Chisinau
$ 789
(fair price: $ 685)
(fair price: $ 685)
Montreal → Chisinau
$ 1087
(fair price: $ 931)
(fair price: $ 931)
Manchester → Chisinau
$ 318
(fair price: $ 269)
(fair price: $ 269)
Toronto (Ontario) → Chisinau
$ 1041
(fair price: $ 882)
(fair price: $ 882)
Los Angeles → Chisinau
$ 974
(fair price: $ 835)
(fair price: $ 835)
Edinburgh → Chisinau
$ 336
(fair price: $ 286)
(fair price: $ 286)
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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 12-09-2020.