Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Moldova is 3.02 times less expensive as compared to Bulgaria.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Moldova and Bulgaria. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Moldova and Bulgaria.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 8,000 MDL (440 USD) | 750 BGN (405 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 12,000 MDL (660 USD) | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 16,000 MDL (880 USD) | 1,800 BGN (972 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 5,000 MDL (275 USD) | 450 BGN (243 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 8,000 MDL (440 USD) | 750 BGN (405 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 10,000 MDL (550 USD) | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 2 % | 3 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 5 % | 1.5 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | 0.1 to 0.4 % | 0.01 to 0.45 % |
The average housing cost in Moldova is 1.00 times more expensive than Bulgaria.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 15,000 MDL (825 USD) | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 400 MDL (22 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 15.30% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Moldova costs 1.02 times more compared to Bulgaria.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 57.29% less in Moldova compared to Bulgaria.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 25 MDL (1.38 USD) | 3.50 BGN (1.89 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 18 MDL (0.99 USD) | 2.20 BGN (1.19 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 10 MDL (0.55 USD) | 1 BGN (0.54 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 15 MDL (0.82 USD) | 1.10 BGN (0.59 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 30 MDL (1.65 USD) | 3.20 BGN (1.73 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 80 MDL (4.40 USD) | 8.50 BGN (4.59 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 60 MDL (3.30 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
In Moldova, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.12 times less expensive than the cost in Bulgaria.
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 17.83% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 30 MDL (1.65 USD) | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 20 MDL (1.10 USD) | 2.50 BGN (1.35 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 25 MDL (1.38 USD) | 3.50 BGN (1.89 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 25 MDL (1.38 USD) | 4 BGN (2.16 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 15 MDL (0.82 USD) | 1.80 BGN (0.97 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 30 MDL (1.65 USD) | 4.50 BGN (2.43 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 15 MDL (0.82 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 30 MDL (1.65 USD) | 5 BGN (2.70 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.36 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 80 MDL (4.40 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 20 MDL (1.10 USD) | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 10 MDL (0.55 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 80 MDL (4.40 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 80 MDL (4.40 USD) | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 40 MDL (2.20 USD) | 6 BGN (3.24 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 48.69% less in Moldova compared to Bulgaria.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 8 BGN (4.32 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 15 MDL (0.82 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 25 MDL (1.38 USD) | 2.50 BGN (1.35 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 2.05 times less for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 5 MDL (0.28 USD) | 1.50 BGN (0.81 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | Yet to Update () | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 20 MDL (1.10 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 10 MDL (0.55 USD) | 1 BGN (0.54 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 20 MDL (1.10 USD) | 3 BGN (1.62 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 10 MDL (0.55 USD) | 1.50 BGN (0.81 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.29 times less for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 20,000 MDL (1,100 USD) | 25,000 BGN (13,500 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 500 MDL (27.50 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 1,000 MDL (55 USD) | 600 BGN (324 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 500 MDL (27.50 USD) | 300 BGN (162 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 7 % | 4 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 25 MDL (1.38 USD) | 2.20 BGN (1.19 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 8.40 BGN (4.54 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 11.51 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Moldova compared to that of Bulgaria.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 250 MDL (13.75 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 400 MDL (22 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 1,000 MDL (55 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 500 MDL (27.50 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 2.08 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 2,000 MDL (110 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 500 MDL (27.50 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 400 MDL (22 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 30 MDL (1.65 USD) | 5 BGN (2.70 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 15 MDL (0.82 USD) | 2 BGN (1.08 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.25 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 400 MDL (22 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 800 MDL (44 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 600 MDL (33 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 3,000 MDL (165 USD) | 350 BGN (189 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 800 MDL (44 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 800 MDL (44 USD) | 70 BGN (37.80 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 120 BGN (64.80 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 120 BGN (64.80 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 1,000 MDL (55 USD) | 90 BGN (48.60 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 1,000 MDL (55 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 800 MDL (44 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.04 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 600 MDL (33 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 700 MDL (38.50 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 800 MDL (44 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 800 MDL (44 USD) | 500 BGN (270 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 700 MDL (38.50 USD) | 400 BGN (216 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 600 MDL (33 USD) | 600 BGN (324 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 1,000 MDL (55 USD) | 400 BGN (216 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 3.91 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 1,000 MDL (55 USD) | 300 BGN (162 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 1,000 BGN (540 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 2,500 MDL (137.50 USD) | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 4,000 MDL (220 USD) | 3,000 BGN (1,620 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 12,000 MDL (660 USD) | 5,000 BGN (2,700 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 24,000 MDL (1,320 USD) | 8,000 BGN (4,320 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 500 MDL (27.50 USD) | 200 BGN (108 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 4.11 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 60 MDL (3.30 USD) | 12 BGN (6.48 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 10 BGN (5.40 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 80 MDL (4.40 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 40 BGN (21.60 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 80 MDL (4.40 USD) | 15 BGN (8.10 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 1.59 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 400 MDL (22 USD) | 150 BGN (81 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 25 BGN (13.50 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 250 MDL (13.75 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 250 MDL (13.75 USD) | 30 BGN (16.20 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 20 BGN (10.80 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 50 BGN (27 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Bulgaria, you would have to pay 2.45 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 10,000 MDL (550 USD) | 1,500 BGN (810 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 7,500 MDL (412.50 USD) | 1,200 BGN (648 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 133.33 MDL per hour (7.33 USD) | 28.33 BGN per hour (15.30 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 2,000 MDL (110 USD) | 1,000 BGN (540 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 20 % | 0 to 20 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 8 % | 12.8 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 14.8 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 35 | 50 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 15,000 MDL (825 USD) | 3,000 BGN (1,620 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, you would earn 1.91 times less salary as compared to Bulgaria.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Bulgaria ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 500 MDL (27.50 USD) | 100 BGN (54 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 400 MDL (22 USD) | 80 BGN (43.20 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 350 MDL (19.25 USD) | 60 BGN (32.40 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 70 BGN (37.80 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.96 times less in Moldova, as compared to Bulgaria.
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