Common information

Country
Moldova
Population
635 994

Cost of living and prices in Chisinau

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre382USD/month
in city centre523USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre756USD/month
in city centre1,018USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people35 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg10 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottleUSD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass pass14 USD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc28,924 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc24,436 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month50 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour24 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair63 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc53 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair105 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair133 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month244 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 monthUSD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom523 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom382 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom1,018 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom756 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter1,769 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,228 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month661 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year12.4

Ratings

Main factors in Chisinau

Leisure quality
6.7
Quality of life
7.7
Travelers rating
9
Travelers rating
6.8
English speaking
6.1
Nightlife
6.7
Coworking spaces
10
Traffic
3.9
Free WIFI
10
Avg. internet speed, Mb/s
13

Safety in Chisinau

Safety
6.4
Medicine
8.8
Healthcare
5.5
Female friendly
5.8
Friendliness to foreigners
8.4
Stability of the state
6
Conditions for starting a business
7.9
Freedom of the press
6

Availability of prices in Chisinau

Cost of living
8
Rent, price
9.3
Products, price
8.5
Restaurants, price
8.6
Purchasing power
2.6

Comfort in Chisinau

Ecology
4.5
Weather comfort
7.8
Availability of air conditioners
6.4
Air quality
5.5

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Chisinau

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 32 28 18 15 12 20 27 27 30 32 36 34 36
Average high, °C 21 14 6 2 0 1 6 14 20 23 25 25 13
Average temperature, °C 16 10 3 0 -2 -1 3 10 16 19 20 20 10
Average low, °C 12 6 1 -2 -5 -3 0 6 11 14 16 15 6
Record low, °C -3 -5 -10 0 -22 -20 -16 -2 1 3 10 7 -22
Rain, days 10 10 11 9 8 7 11 13 14 14 12 10 129
Snow, days 0 0 5 11 13 13 8 1 0 0 0 0 51
Fog, days 14 18 20 19 20 17 20 12 11 9 10 12 182
Thunderstorms, days 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 7 7 4 26
Average precipitation, mm. 30 20 30 30 20 30 30 30 50 70 60 40 440
Relative humidity, % 70 75 85 85 85 80 70 65 60 65 60 60 72
Relative humidity morning, % 82 84 87 86 85 85 85 80 79 82 82 81 83
Relative humidity evening, % 48 56 72 77 74 72 64 51 47 49 50 46 59
Wind speed, km/h 9 9 12 14 14 12 12 14 12 12 12 9 12
Day Length, часов 13 11 10 9 10 11 13 14 16 17 16 15 13
Dew point, °C 8 5 0 -2 -5 -5 -1 2 7 11 13 12 45
Growing degree-day, °C 200 17 0 0 0 0 0 8 189 275 327 319 1336
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 13 8 5 4 5 8 11 15 20 20 20 18 12

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