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Cost of Living
Chișinău, Moldova 🇲🇩
#2075
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Nomad Score:
62%
Cost Breakdown
Category | Notes | |
---|---|---|
🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$700.00
$35.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in central Chișinău |
🔌 Utilities |
$60.00
$90.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$30.00
$2.00
|
Daily cost for tourist SIM and data packages |
🛒 Groceries |
$150.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Daily average cost assuming some meals out |
🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost using taxis and public transport |
🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$300.00
$20.00
|
Daily average cost for meals at restaurants |
🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$25.00
$100.00
$8.00
|
Daily average for entertainment and cultural visits |
🏥 Health Insurance |
$15.00
$120.00
$5.00
|
Daily cost for short-term travel insurance |
📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for expat residency permits |
Total |
$575.00
$1,800.00
$85.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$320.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.20
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.50
Local beers are affordable; imported brands cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$4.00
Typical local restaurant; prices can be lower outside city center.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$5.50
Standard fast food chains; local fast food may be cheaper.
per meal