Cost of living in Chişinău, Moldova

Summary of cost of living in Chişinău

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 43,921 Leu
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 21,444 Leu
    • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Chişinău
Current as of Sep 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 149 Leu
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 122 Leu
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 54 Leu
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 17 Leu
12 eggs, large 36 Leu
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 30 Leu
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 69 Leu
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 18 Leu
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 14 Leu
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 21 Leu
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 105 Leu
2 liters of coca-cola 25 Leu
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 7 Leu
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 18,408 Leu
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 9,596 Leu
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 3,135 Leu
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 8,106 Leu
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 5,731 Leu
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 2,168 Leu
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 172 Leu
40” flat screen tv 6,323 Leu
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 2,522 Leu
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 254 Leu
Hourly rate for cleaning help 109 Leu
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 898 Leu
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 686 Leu
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 1,693 Leu
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 2,073 Leu
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 384,811 Leu
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 25 Leu
Monthly ticket public transport 224 Leu
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 79 Leu
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 88 Leu
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 92 Leu
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 332 Leu
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 54 Leu
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 65 Leu
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 88 Leu
4 rolls of toilet paper 23 Leu
Tube of toothpaste 35 Leu
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 90 Leu
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 314 Leu
2 tickets to the movies 228 Leu
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 514 Leu
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 580 Leu
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 94 Leu
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 32 Leu
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 38 Leu
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 14,902 Leu
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1.16 Leu
1 month of gym membership in business district 742 Leu
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 53 Leu
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 51 prices entered by 22 different people.
Latest price update: September 09, 2024

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