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

Cahul travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Cahul

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

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Cahul compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Cahul in 2025 is 51% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Cahul in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Cahul by expense type

Restaurant budget in Cahul

Lunch

$ 8/person
($ 4.2 to $ 19)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 19/person
($ 13 to $ 25)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

McDonald's meal

$ 7.3/person
($ 6.7 to $ 9.2)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Local beer

$ 1.9 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6

Imported beer

$ 2 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 2.7)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Cappuccino

$ 1.9/cup
($ 1.2 to $ 2.7)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Fizzy drink

$ 1.1/can
($ 0.7 to $ 1.5)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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67% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Cahul

4-star hotel

$ 38/night
($ 37 to $ 37)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350

Room with kitchen

$ 38/month
($ 37 to $ 37)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266

Cottage or guest house

$ 38/month
($ 37 to $ 37)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257

Family room

$ 69/month
($ 69 to $ 69)

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68% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Cahul

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2

Bread

$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.2 to $ 2.2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Chicken

$ 5.6/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 6.7)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 0.6/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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89% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8

Tomatoes

$ 2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.1)

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61% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4

Potatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Cahul

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
( $ 0.4)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.4/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.6)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1.5/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)

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41% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 2.1
($ 1.9 to $ 3.6)

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46% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Leisure activity budget in Cahul

Cinema

$ 8/ticket
($ 7.3 to $ 12)

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48% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Cahul

Cigarettes

$ 2.7/pack
($ 2.7 to $ 3.4)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 68
($ 35 to $ 123)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 56
($ 31 to $ 92)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Chisinau

$ 222
(fair price: $ 176)

Dublin → Chisinau

$ 294
(fair price: $ 244)

New York City → Chisinau

$ 873
(fair price: $ 720)

Montreal → Chisinau

$ 1151
(fair price: $ 979)

Manchester → Chisinau

$ 289
(fair price: $ 233)

Toronto → Chisinau

$ 1065
(fair price: $ 880)