Is Krasnoyarsk more expensive than Chisinau?

Krasnoyarsk is 0.3% cheaper than Chisinau overall. Rent is 39.2% lower, groceries 7.2% more expensive, and restaurants 16.1% more expensive.

Which city has better purchasing power, Chisinau or Krasnoyarsk?

Chisinau has a purchasing power index of 61.4 while Krasnoyarsk has 63.5 (NYC = 100). Krasnoyarsk offers better purchasing power.

Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

🇲🇩 Chisinau vs 🇷🇺 Krasnoyarsk

2026

Krasnoyarsk is 0.3% cheaper

Category	🇲🇩 Chisinau	🇷🇺 Krasnoyarsk	Difference
Cost of Living	37.0	36.9	-0.3%
Rent	14.3	8.7	-39.2%
Groceries	33.2	35.6	+7.2%
Restaurants	36.6	42.5	+16.1%
Purchasing Power	61.4	63.5	+3.4%

Data verified Q1 2026 · Source: Numbeo cost-of-living indices (NYC = 100 baseline) · Indices reflect relative costs; absolute prices vary by neighbourhood.

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