Moldova
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Moldova

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Moldova

About Moldova

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$401
Family of 4 / mo
$1,006
Internet
114.47Mbps
Interest rate
3.6%
Inflation
5.2%
Population
2.51M

Moldova is a small country located in Eastern Europe, nestled between Romania and Ukraine. It is known for its beautiful countryside, rolling hills, and vineyards. In fact, Moldova has a rich tradition of winemaking, and it is often called the "Land of Wine." The capital city, Chișinău, is a charming place with parks, museums, and a lively atmosphere.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.Wikipedia · Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)· Updated May 22, 2026

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Fashion

  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)roughUSD $41.59
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesroughUSD $105.76
  • Men's Dress ShoesroughUSD $110.91
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)roughUSD $65.19

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)roughUSD $0.46
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxroughUSD $524.97

Food - Beverages

  • Bottled Water (350 ml)roughUSD $0.67
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)roughUSD $1.74
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)roughUSD $2.22
  • CappuccinoroughUSD $1.77
  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)roughUSD $0.95

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceroughUSD $6.95
  • Fast Food ComboroughUSD $5.56
  • Upscale Dinner for TworoughUSD $34.79

Food - Grocery

  • Bottled Water (1.5L)roughUSD $0.78
  • Midrange Bottle of WineroughUSD $4.17
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)roughUSD $2.78
  • Apples (1 kg)roughUSD $0.82
  • Milk (1 litre)roughUSD $1.28
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)roughUSD $1
  • White Rice (1 kg)roughUSD $1.47
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)roughUSD $9.56
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)roughUSD $5.06
  • Beef Round (1 kg)roughUSD $7.44
  • Dozen EggsroughUSD $2.11
  • Bananas (1 kg)roughUSD $1.71

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterroughUSD $127.68
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $362.21
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $247.99
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterroughUSD $596.17
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterroughUSD $477.63
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterroughUSD $89.21

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)roughUSD $26.62
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)roughUSD $12.49
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)roughUSD $6.95
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)roughUSD $330.68
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)roughUSD $3,260

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmroughUSD $0.44
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideroughUSD $1.91
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarroughUSD $21,037
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitroughUSD $4.17
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassroughUSD $9.73
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarroughUSD $25,822
  • One-Way Local Transport FareroughUSD $0.13

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)roughUSD $12.1
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentroughUSD $169.75
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