MigrantoCost of living in Moldova
Average monthly spending, by standard of living and against other countries
Monthly cost
MDL 10,600
what a typical person spends
Spending by standard of living
MDL 5,860richest 20%
MDL 22,000
Moldova runs on farming and small-scale local trade, and that keeps the cost of daily life low. Produce and labor are cheap, wages are modest to match, and there isn't much daylight between a comfortable life and a frugal one — most people live within reach of one another.
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Cost of living in Moldova
MDL 5,860/mo
vs MDL 13,900 in your country
Take-home
MDL 6,910
vs MDL 20,900 in your country
Potential savings
MDL 1,050
more than in your country
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How living costs in Moldova compare
Within Europe, few countries ask less of your budget than Moldova. The wider world is the reckoning: plenty of places abroad cost less still, so its low prices read as European-cheap rather than cheap, full stop.
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 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.
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