How expensive is Chisinau compared to other cities?

Chisinau ranks #455 out of 577 cities globally, cheaper than 78.7% of cities worldwide. The rent index is 14.8 and local purchasing power is 60.1.

What is the average rent in Chisinau?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Chisinau city centre costs approximately MDL 12,074 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to MDL 7,733 (saving 36%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around MDL 22,003.

Is Chisinau affordable to live in?

Chisinau is affordable by global standards. Groceries are very affordable, restaurants are affordable, and local purchasing power is moderate.

🇲🇩 Moldova · 2026

Kosten van Levensonderhoud in Chisinau

Affordable: goedkoper dan 78.7% van de steden wereldwijd

Gerangschikt op #455 van 577 steden · Duurder dan 21.1% van de steden wereldwijd

Affordable

Kosten van Levensonderhoud

Very affordable

Huur

Very affordable

Boodschappen

Moderate

Koopkracht

Lagere index = betaalbaarder

Huurprijzen in Chisinau

Appartement	Stadscentrum	Buiten het Centrum	Je Bespaart
1-Kamer	MDL 12,074/mo ≈ $682	MDL 7,733/mo ≈ $437	36%
3-Kamer	MDL 22,003/mo ≈ $1,243	MDL 14,790/mo ≈ $835	33%

Numbeo · 2026-10-02

Multi-Source Comparison

★★ Medium Confidence

Chisinau has a cost of living index of 22.8 (New York = 100, rent included), the average of 2 of 3 data sources. Numbeo is left out because it sits more than 15% away from the others.

22.8

Index

Sources

0.5

Gap between sources