Common information

Capital
Chisinau
Language
Romanian, Russian
Currency
Moldovan Leu
Population
3,559,500
Phone code
+373

Cost of living and prices in Moldova

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre370USD/month
in city centre502USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre698USD/month
in city centre979USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 people7 USD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people35 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pc7 USD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litre2 USD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litre2 USD
DrinksCappuccino1 portion2 USD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litre1 USD
DrinksWater0.33 litre1 USD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litre1 USD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kg1 USD
FoodRice white1 kg2 USD
FoodEggs12 pc2 USD
FoodLocal cheese1 kg11 USD
MeatChicken fillets1 kg5 USD
FruitsApples1 kg1 USD
FruitsBananas1 kg2 USD
FruitsOranges1 kg2 USD
FoodPotato1 kg1 USD
FoodTomato1 kg2 USD
FoodOnion1 kg1 USD
FoodLettuce1 head1 USD
FoodWater1.5 litre1 USD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottle5 USD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litre1 USD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litre2 USD
CigarettesMarlboro1 pack3 USD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticket0 USD
Public transportMonthly pass pass14 USD
TaxiTaxi start seat2 USD
TaxiNormal tariff1 km0 USD
TaxiWaiting1 hour4 USD
FuelGasoline1 litre1 USD
AutomobileVolkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline1 pc25,453 USD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc25,598 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month44 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour23 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 place8 USD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair60 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pc50 USD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair98 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair123 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month221 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month8 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom502 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom370 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom979 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom698 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter1,780 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter1,245 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month626 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year11.47

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Ratings

Main factors in Moldova

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
3.6
Free WIFI
10

Safety in Moldova

Safety
5.9
Medicine
9.5
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 Moldova

Cost of living
8
Rent, price
9.4
Products, price
8.5
Restaurants, price
8.6
Purchasing power
2.2

Comfort in Moldova

Ecology
2.2
Weather comfort
7.8
Availability of air conditioners
6.4
Air quality
5.5

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Moldova

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 35 31 23 17 14 20 26 30 34 36 38 37 38
Average high, °C 22 15 7 2 0 1 7 16 22 25 26 26 14
Average temperature, °C 16 10 4 -0 -3 -1 3 10 16 19 21 20 10
Average low, °C 11 5 1 -3 -6 -4 -1 5 10 14 15 14 5
Record low, °C -2 -10 -17 -19 -27 -26 -19 -5 -1 4 8 5 -27
Rain, days 8 8 9 8 7 6 9 10 11 11 10 8 104
Snow, days 0 1 4 10 12 11 7 1 0 0 0 0 45
Fog, days 11 14 16 16 16 13 14 9 8 8 9 10 144
Thunderstorms, days 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 7 7 5 27
Average precipitation, mm. 42 26 34 34 30 31 30 39 53 76 68 49 511
Relative humidity, % 61 67 75 77 75 73 66 58 57 58 56 56 65
Relative humidity morning, % 85 86 88 87 86 86 86 82 82 85 85 84 85
Relative humidity evening, % 50 57 73 77 74 72 63 52 49 51 51 48 60
Wind speed, km/h 9 9 10 11 12 11 11 12 10 10 9 9 10
Monthly sunshine, часов 22 16 6 9 6 11 18 23 30 35 33 31 239
Day Length, часов 13 11 10 9 10 11 13 14 16 17 16 15 13
Dew point, °C 9 5 1 -2 -5 -5 -1 2 8 12 13 13 50
Growing degree-day, °C 185 12 0 0 0 0 0 10 185 278 332 320 1320
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 13 8 5 4 4 7 11 15 20 20 20 18 12