Moldova
Cost of Living in Chisinau
Monthly Total
$1,288
$22,540
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$519
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$26
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$519
$9,083
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$207
$3,623
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$88
$1,540
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$108
$1,890
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$90
$1,575
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$185
$3,238
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$67
$1,173
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$24
$420
Monthly Total
$1,288
$22,540
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