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Monthly cost in Moldova
Spending runs from MDL 5,860 a month in the poorest fifth to MDL 22,000 in the richest
Per person, whole country
MDL 10,600
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
MDL 5,860richest 20%
MDL 22,000
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How living costs in Moldova compare
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What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Moldova against other countries
More expensive than 61% of countries
Where Moldova sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs MDL 17,400 at world-middle prices costs MDL 19,700 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Moldova?
A typical person in Moldova spends about MDL 10,600 a month — around MDL 127,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Moldova?
By spending, Moldova ranks #71 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about MDL 10,600 a month, the poorest 20% about MDL 5,860 and the richest 20% about MDL 22,000. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Moldova in US dollars?
The cost of living in Moldova is about $608 a month, or roughly $7,296 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Moldova?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about MDL 5,860 a month per person, a typical one around MDL 10,600, and a comfortable life around MDL 13,000. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Moldova enough to live on?
Usually not quite. Average spending is about MDL 10,600 a month, while the average take-home pay in Moldova is about MDL 7,040. For more on incomes, see salaries in Moldova.
Is Moldova an expensive country to live in?
Somewhat. Moldova is more expensive than 62% of countries worldwide and ranks 36th of 41 in Europe by cost of living.
What currency is used in Moldova?
Moldova uses the Moldovan Leu (MDL). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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