Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Moldova is 11.33 times less expensive as compared to Canada.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Moldova and Canada. 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 Canada.
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![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 8,000 MDL (440 USD) | 2,300 CAD (1,679 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 12,000 MDL (660 USD) | 3,000 CAD (2,190 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center ![]() | 16,000 MDL (880 USD) | 4,200 CAD (3,066 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 5,000 MDL (275 USD) | 1,600 CAD (1,168 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 8,000 MDL (440 USD) | 2,200 CAD (1,606 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center ![]() | 10,000 MDL (550 USD) | 3,000 CAD (2,190 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month ![]() | 2 % | 5 % |
Realtor Commission ![]() | 5 % | 5 % |
Property Taxes ![]() | 0.1 to 0.4 % | 0.5 to 2.5 % |
The average housing cost in Moldova is 3.62 times less expensive than Canada.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Basic Home Furnishing ![]() | 15,000 MDL (825 USD) | 5,000 CAD (3,650 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month ![]() | 400 MDL (22 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 77.81% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Moldova costs 4.42 times less compared to Canada.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 81.86% less in Moldova compared to Canada.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) ![]() | 25 MDL (1.38 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) ![]() | 18 MDL (0.99 USD) | 1.50 CAD (1.09 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) ![]() | 10 MDL (0.55 USD) | 1 CAD (0.73 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) ![]() | 15 MDL (0.82 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) ![]() | 30 MDL (1.65 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) ![]() | 80 MDL (4.40 USD) | 8 CAD (5.84 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) ![]() | 60 MDL (3.30 USD) | 12 CAD (8.76 USD) |
In Moldova, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.19 times less expensive than the cost in Canada.
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 46.47% less for Groceries.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Apples (1 KG) ![]() | 30 MDL (1.65 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) ![]() | 20 MDL (1.10 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) ![]() | 25 MDL (1.38 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 25 MDL (1.38 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) ![]() | 15 MDL (0.82 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) ![]() | 30 MDL (1.65 USD) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) ![]() | 15 MDL (0.82 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) ![]() | 30 MDL (1.65 USD) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 2.17 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant ![]() | 80 MDL (4.40 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 10 CAD (7.30 USD) |
Normal Coffee ![]() | 20 MDL (1.10 USD) | 3.50 CAD (2.55 USD) |
Soft Drink ![]() | 10 MDL (0.55 USD) | 2.50 CAD (1.82 USD) |
Pizza for One ![]() | 80 MDL (4.40 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal ![]() | 80 MDL (4.40 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 ![]() | 40 MDL (2.20 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 64.73% less in Moldova compared to Canada.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Glass of Wine ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 8 CAD (5.84 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter ![]() | 15 MDL (0.82 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter ![]() | 25 MDL (1.38 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 35 CAD (25.55 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 2.30 times less for usual hard drinks.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket ![]() | 5 MDL (0.28 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
Single Train Ticket ![]() | Yet to Update () | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare ![]() | 20 MDL (1.10 USD) | 4 CAD (2.92 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer ![]() | 10 MDL (0.55 USD) | 2 CAD (1.46 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour ![]() | 20 MDL (1.10 USD) | 5 CAD (3.65 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour ![]() | 10 MDL (0.55 USD) | 2 CAD (1.46 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 4.29 times less for transportation.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost ![]() | 20,000 MDL (1,100 USD) | 30,000 CAD (21,900 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost ![]() | 500 MDL (27.50 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Driving License Fees ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost ![]() | 1,000 MDL (55 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost ![]() | 500 MDL (27.50 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates ![]() | 7 % | 6 % |
Fuel Per Liter ![]() | 25 MDL (1.38 USD) | 1.60 CAD (1.17 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 6 CAD (4.38 USD) |
Average Toll Fees ![]() | Yet to Update | 20 CAD 14.60 USD |
You would have to pay 18.17 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Moldova compared to that of Canada.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Doctor Visit ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Specialist Visit ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 250 CAD (182.50 USD) |
Dentist Visit ![]() | 250 MDL (13.75 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Eye Exam ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling ![]() | 400 MDL (22 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Physical Therapy ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit ![]() | 1,000 MDL (55 USD) | 500 CAD (365 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
Vaccinations ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Prescription Medication ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums ![]() | 500 MDL (27.50 USD) | 250 CAD (182.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 500 CAD (365 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 9.24 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Cosmetic Procedures ![]() | 2,000 MDL (110 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Spa Treatment ![]() | 500 MDL (27.50 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost ![]() | 400 MDL (22 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Haircuts ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) |
Hair Coloring ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 75 CAD (54.75 USD) |
Shampoo Price ![]() | 30 MDL (1.65 USD) | 6 CAD (4.38 USD) |
Toothpaste Price ![]() | 15 MDL (0.82 USD) | 3 CAD (2.19 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 3.09 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Men's Shirt ![]() | 400 MDL (22 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Women's Dress ![]() | 800 MDL (44 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Summer Dress ![]() | 600 MDL (33 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Suit ![]() | 3,000 MDL (165 USD) | 500 CAD (365 USD) |
Men's Jeans ![]() | 800 MDL (44 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Women's Jeans ![]() | 800 MDL (44 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes ![]() | 1,000 MDL (55 USD) | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes ![]() | 1,000 MDL (55 USD) | 90 CAD (65.70 USD) |
Underwear For Men ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) |
Socks For Men ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 10 CAD (7.30 USD) |
Socks For Women ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 12 CAD (8.76 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Sportswear ![]() | 800 MDL (44 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 1.51 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Children's Jeans ![]() | 600 MDL (33 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers ![]() | 700 MDL (38.50 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat ![]() | 800 MDL (44 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Daycare for Infant ![]() | 800 MDL (44 USD) | 1,200 CAD (876 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler ![]() | 700 MDL (38.50 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs ![]() | 600 MDL (33 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids ![]() | 1,000 MDL (55 USD) | 1,000 CAD (730 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 10.81 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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PreSchool Fees ![]() | 1,000 MDL (55 USD) | 800 CAD (584 USD) |
Primary School Fees ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 1,500 CAD (1,095 USD) |
Secondary School Fees ![]() | 2,500 MDL (137.50 USD) | 2,000 CAD (1,460 USD) |
Private School Fees ![]() | 4,000 MDL (220 USD) | 10,000 CAD (7,300 USD) |
University Tuition Fees ![]() | 12,000 MDL (660 USD) | 7,000 CAD (5,110 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees ![]() | 24,000 MDL (1,320 USD) | 15,000 CAD (10,950 USD) |
After School Activities ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 200 CAD (146 USD) |
Special Education Services ![]() | 500 MDL (27.50 USD) | 800 CAD (584 USD) |
Tutoring ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Textbooks Cost ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
School Supplies ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 10.85 times less for school and education.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Movie Ticket (Single) ![]() | 60 MDL (3.30 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 80 CAD (58.40 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Gym Membership ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket ![]() | 80 MDL (4.40 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 50 CAD (36.50 USD) |
Bowling ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Mini Golf ![]() | 80 MDL (4.40 USD) | 25 CAD (18.25 USD) |
Video Games ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 70 CAD (51.10 USD) |
Streaming Services ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 15 CAD (10.95 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental ![]() | 100 MDL (5.50 USD) | 30 CAD (21.90 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass ![]() | 1,500 MDL (82.50 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 3.25 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Language Classes ![]() | 400 MDL (22 USD) | 400 CAD (292 USD) |
Parenting Classes ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
Art Classes ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 40 CAD (29.20 USD) |
Fitness Classes ![]() | 150 MDL (8.25 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Music Lessons ![]() | 250 MDL (13.75 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons ![]() | 250 MDL (13.75 USD) | 60 CAD (43.80 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes ![]() | 50 MDL (2.75 USD) | 20 CAD (14.60 USD) |
Educational Software ![]() | 200 MDL (11 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, instead of Canada, you would have to pay 8.20 times less for Private Classes.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary ![]() | 10,000 MDL (550 USD) | 5,000 CAD (3,650 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary ![]() | 7,500 MDL (412.50 USD) | 4,000 CAD (2,920 USD) |
Minimum Wages ![]() | 133.33 MDL per hour (7.33 USD) | 0.53 CAD per hour (0.39 USD) |
Average Bonus ![]() | 2,000 MDL (110 USD) | 2,000 CAD (1,460 USD) |
Income Tax Rate ![]() | 0 to 20 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions ![]() | 8 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions ![]() | 5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index ![]() | 35 | 70 |
Median Household Income ![]() | 15,000 MDL (825 USD) | 75,000 CAD (54,750 USD) |
If you lived in Moldova, you would earn 32.96 times less salary as compared to Canada.
![]() Indicators ![]() | ![]() Moldova ![]() | ![]() Canada ![]() |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate ![]() | 500 MDL (27.50 USD) | 300 CAD (219 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 400 MDL (22 USD) | 150 CAD (109.50 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 350 MDL (19.25 USD) | 120 CAD (87.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate ![]() | 300 MDL (16.50 USD) | 100 CAD (73 USD) |
Professional Services cost 5.74 times less in Moldova, as compared to Canada.
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