Cost of living comparison

Moldova

compared to

Niger

Niger vs. Moldova Cost of Living Summary

Niger is 29.9% more expensive than Moldova overall.

Restaurants: pay 7.3% less in Niger
Groceries: pay 34.6% more in Niger
Transportation: pay 37.9% less in Niger
Housing: pay 89.3% more in Niger
Childcare: pay 91.4% more in Niger
Entertainment and Sports: pay 23.3% more in Niger
Clothing: pay 13.3% more in Niger

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

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Niger vs. Moldova Cost Breakdown

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pay 7.3% less for restaurants

	Moldova	Niger
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$9.35 MDL167.15	$6.40 F CFA3,749	-31.5%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$8.74 MDL156.28	$9.39 F CFA5,499	+7.4%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$1.02 MDL18.23	$1.43 F CFA837	+40.2%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.67 MDL11.99	$0.96 F CFA562	+43.1%
Average			-7.3%

Moldova vs. Niger - Cost of restaurants

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pay 34.6% more for groceries

	Moldova	Niger
Bread 1 loaf	$0.51 MDL9.08	$0.54 F CFA317	+6.4%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.87 MDL69.24	??
Milk (1 gallon)	$4.41 MDL78.82	$9.05 F CFA5,299	+105.2%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.31 MDL41.28	$2.16 F CFA1,266	-6.3%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.20 MDL39.31	$2.71 F CFA1,587	+23.3%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.45 MDL8.07	$1.55 F CFA907	+243.0%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.93 MDL16.57	$0.72 F CFA423	-22.0%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.87 MDL15.59	$1.29 F CFA756	+48.0%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$1.04 MDL18.56	$0.75 F CFA438	-27.9%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.31 MDL5.61	$0.65 F CFA378	+105.8%
Onions (1 lb)	$0.23 MDL4.20	$0.31 F CFA181	+32.0%
Average			+34.6%

Moldova vs. Niger - Cost of groceries

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pay 37.9% less for transportation

	Moldova	Niger
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$6.15 MDL109.96	$3.58 F CFA2,094	-41.9%
Monthly public transit pass	$17.07 MDL305.22	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$32,274.90 MDL577K	$20,484.30 F CFA12M	-36.5%
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$4.30 MDL76.89	$3.16 F CFA1,850	-26.6%
Average			-37.9%

Moldova vs. Niger - Cost of transportation

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pay 89.3% more for housing

	Moldova	Niger
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$10.64 MDL190.16	$85.35 F CFA49,990	+702.4%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$414.42 MDL7,408.91	$938.86 F CFA550K	+126.5%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$301.91 MDL5,397.46	$512.11 F CFA300K	+69.6%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$134.34 MDL2,401.73	$130.54 F CFA76,456	-2.8%
Average			+89.3%

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pay 91.4% more for childcare

	Moldova	Niger
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$219.48 MDL3,923.84	$1,024.21 F CFA600K	+366.6%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$5,438.11 MDL97,220.90	$4,267.56 F CFA2M	-21.5%
Average			+91.4%

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pay 23.3% more for entertainment and sports

	Moldova	Niger
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.50 MDL26.74	$1.28 F CFA750	-14.4%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$1.77 MDL31.61	$3.13 F CFA1,833	+77.0%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.38 MDL60.51	$2.56 F CFA1,500	-24.3%
Monthly membership at local gym	$31.66 MDL565.92	$73.97 F CFA43,325	+133.7%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.45 MDL115.33	$5.12 F CFA2,999	-20.6%
Average			+23.3%

Moldova vs. Niger - Cost of entertainment and sports

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pay 13.3% more for clothing

	Moldova	Niger
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$52.78 MDL943.56	$68.28 F CFA39,992	+29.4%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$38.13 MDL681.64	$85.35 F CFA49,990	+123.9%
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$92.27 MDL1,649.64	$51.21 F CFA29,994	-44.5%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$66.57 MDL1,190.11	$68.28 F CFA39,992	+2.6%
Average			+13.3%

Moldova vs. Niger - Cost of clothing

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