Cost of living comparison

Antigua and Barbuda

compared to

Moldova

Moldova vs. Antigua and Barbuda Cost of Living Summary

Moldova is 42.3% cheaper than Antigua and Barbuda overall.

Restaurants: pay 33.1% less in Moldova
Groceries: pay 66.0% less in Moldova
Transportation: pay 0.7% more in Moldova
Housing: pay 57.5% less in Moldova
Childcare: pay 86.7% more in Moldova
Entertainment and Sports: pay 37.0% less in Moldova
Clothing: pay 14.7% more in Moldova

The cost of childcare, clothing, and transportation in Moldova are more expensive than in Antigua and Barbuda. Expenses including groceries, housing, entertainment and sports, and restaurants are lower in Moldova. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Moldova.

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Moldova vs. Antigua and Barbuda Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Moldova instead of Antigua and Barbuda, you would:

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pay 33.1% less for restaurants

	Antigua and Barbuda	Moldova
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$16.65 EC$45.00	$9.35 MDL167.98	-43.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$9.25 EC$25.00	$8.74 MDL157.06	-5.5%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.95 EC$5.27	$1.02 MDL18.32	-47.7%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$1.20 EC$3.25	$0.67 MDL12.05	-44.2%
Average			-33.1%

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pay 66.0% less for groceries

	Antigua and Barbuda	Moldova
Bread 1 loaf	$2.78 EC$7.50	$0.51 MDL9.13	-81.7%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$4.26 EC$11.50	$3.87 MDL69.59	-9.0%
Milk (1 gallon)	$8.40 EC$22.71	$4.41 MDL79.21	-47.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$6.66 EC$18.00	$2.31 MDL41.48	-65.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$3.52 EC$9.53	$2.20 MDL39.50	-37.6%
Apples (1 lb)	$2.96 EC$8.00	$0.45 MDL8.11	-84.7%
Bananas (1 lb)	$1.11 EC$3.00	$0.93 MDL16.65	-16.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$3.70 EC$10.00	$0.87 MDL15.67	-76.4%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$3.70 EC$10.00	$1.04 MDL18.65	-71.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$1.30 EC$3.50	$0.31 MDL5.63	-75.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$1.30 EC$3.50	$0.23 MDL4.22	-81.9%
Average			-66.0%

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pay 0.7% more for transportation

	Antigua and Barbuda	Moldova
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.11 EC$16.50	$6.15 MDL110.50	+0.7%
Monthly public transit pass	??	$17.07 MDL306.73
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	??	$32,274.90 MDL580K
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	??	$4.30 MDL77.27
Average			+0.7%

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pay 57.5% less for housing

	Antigua and Barbuda	Moldova
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$81.40 EC$220.00	$10.64 MDL191.11	-86.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$1,048.39 EC$2,833.33	$414.42 MDL7,445.70	-60.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$678.37 EC$1,833.33	$301.91 MDL5,424.26	-55.5%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$198.07 EC$535.29	$134.34 MDL2,413.65	-32.2%
Average			-57.5%

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pay 86.7% more for childcare

	Antigua and Barbuda	Moldova
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$185.01 EC$500.00	$219.48 MDL3,943.33	+18.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$1,850.10 EC$5,000.00	$5,438.11 MDL97,703.64	+193.9%
Average			+86.7%

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pay 37.0% less for entertainment and sports

	Antigua and Barbuda	Moldova
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$2.41 EC$6.50	$1.50 MDL26.88	-37.8%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$3.70 EC$10.00	$1.77 MDL31.77	-52.2%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	??	$3.38 MDL60.81
Monthly membership at local gym	$64.75 EC$175.00	$31.66 MDL568.73	-51.1%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.29 EC$17.00	$6.45 MDL115.91	+2.6%
Average			-37.0%

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pay 14.7% more for clothing

	Antigua and Barbuda	Moldova
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$50.00 EC$135.13	$52.78 MDL948.25	+5.6%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	??	$38.13 MDL685.02
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$74.00 EC$200.00	$92.27 MDL1,657.83	+24.7%
Men's business shoes (leather)	??	$66.57 MDL1,196.02
Average			+14.7%

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