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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	16% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Cahul
Comrat	17% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Comrat
Cantemir	22% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Cantemir
Taraclia	22% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Taraclia
Briceni	21% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Briceni
Orhei	22% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Orhei
Ungheni	27% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Ungheni
Balti	27% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Balti
Glodeni	29% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Glodeni
Nisporeni	29% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Nisporeni
Soroca	29% less	Travel budget and cost of living in Soroca
Tiraspol	31% 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

$ 5.1/person
($ 3.7 to $ 6.6)

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65% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 15

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
($ 7.8 to $ 16)

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57% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 28

McDonald's meal

$ 4.5/person
($ 4.1 to $ 5.6)

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38% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 7.4

Local beer

$ 1 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

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77% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.2

Imported beer

$ 1.3 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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55% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 3.1

Cappuccino

$ 1.4/cup
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

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65% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

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60% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.9

Bouteille d'eau

$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

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66% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.5

Hotel and accommodation budget in Moldova

2-star hotel

$ 38/night
($ 29 to $ 72)

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69% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 120

3-star hotel

$ 65/night
($ 23 to $ 457)

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63% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 175

4-star hotel

$ 81/night
($ 49 to $ 263)

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68% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 256

5-star hotel

$ 150/night
($ 93 to $ 735)

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70% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 500

Hotel/Youth Hostel

$ 52/month
($ 47 to $ 54)

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59% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 127

Room with kitchen

$ 73/month
($ 36 to $ 149)

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54% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 162

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 85/month
($ 28 to $ 830)

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

Gîte ou maison d'hôte

$ 57/month
($ 38 to $ 109)

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73% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 210

Supermarket food budget in Moldova

Milk

$ 0.7/litre
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

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15% 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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86% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1.2/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

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72% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 1.4/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 1.8)

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43% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 6.9/kg
($ 3.7 to $ 9.3)

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38% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 12

Chicken

$ 4.1/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 4.4)

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55% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 9

Apples

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.3)

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82% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 1.9)

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62% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.2

Tomatoes

$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)

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64% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 4.2

Potatoes

$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

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78% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.6

Salad

$ 0.7/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

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56% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.6

Bouteille d'eau

$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 0.7)

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68% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.9

Joint of beef

$ 5.5/kg
($ 4.7 to $ 6.9)

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55% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Moldova

Bus ticket

$ 0.1/ticket
($ 0.1 to $ 0.2)

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94% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2.4

Bus pass

$ 7.8/month
($ 5 to $ 12)

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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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89% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1.8

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

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51% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 0.8

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.6
($ 1.3 to $ 2.2)

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54% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 3.4

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...

$ 138/month
($ 89 to $ 188)

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15% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 162

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

$ 10.3/month
($ 8.1 to $ 13)

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84% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 285/month
($ 220 to $ 395)

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78% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1342

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 206/month
($ 126 to $ 314)

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80% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1050

Flat (centre)

$ 481/month
($ 345 to $ 751)

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77% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 2180

Flat (suburbs)

$ 377/month
($ 220 to $ 501)

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77% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 1697

Gym

$ 28/month
($ 18 to $ 45)

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

Private nursery

$ 204/month
($ 126 to $ 294)

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78% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 929

Private primary school

$ 3711/yr
($ 1314 to $ 6249)

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79% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 18274

Leisure activity budget in Moldova

Cinema

$ 6.2/ticket
($ 5 to $ 7.5)

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50% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 13

Tennis

$ 12/hr
($ 6.2 to $ 20)

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30% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 17

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Moldova

Cigarettes

$ 1.6/pack
($ 1.6 to $ 1.9)

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78% less than in United States Average price in United States: $ 7.4

Levi's jeans

$ 67
($ 39 to $ 95)

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42% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 47

Robe d'été

$ 45
($ 33 to $ 76)

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19% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 38

Trainers

$ 102
($ 64 to $ 151)

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29% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 79

Leather shoes

$ 107
($ 64 to $ 157)

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5% more than United States Average price in United States: $ 101

Plane ticket budget

London → Chisinau

$ 263
(fair price: $ 229)

Dublin → Chisinau

$ 275
(fair price: $ 236)

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