🇲🇩 Moldova · #406 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Chisinau

Affordable — cheaper than 24.5% of cities worldwide

Ranked #406 of 538 cities · More expensive than 24.5% of cities worldwide

Affordable
Cost of Living
Very affordable
Rent
Very affordable
Groceries
Moderate
Purchasing Power

Lower index = more affordable

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Chisinau

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom MDL 7,379/mo ≈ $427 MDL 5,534/mo ≈ $320 25%
3-Bedroom MDL 12,856/mo ≈ $744 MDL 9,642/mo ≈ $558 25%
Estimated from rent index. Actual prices vary. · 2026

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
37.0 Affordable
Rent
14.3 Very affordable
Groceries
33.2 Very affordable
Restaurants
36.6 Affordable
Purchasing Power
61.4 Moderate

Living in Chisinau: What to Expect

Chisinau is affordable by global standards (ranked #406 of 538 cities), cheaper than 24.5% of cities worldwide.

Groceries are very affordable, while dining out is affordable. Rent offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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