Chisinau, Chişinău, Moldova · Population 567,038 · National capital
▲ +24% vs Moldova average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | L89.74 ($5.07) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | L359 ($20.28) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | L26.92 ($1.52) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | L2,034 ($115) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | L329 ($18.59) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | L867 ($49.01) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | L251 ($14.20) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | L251 ($14.20) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | L65.81 ($3.72) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | L3,673 ($208) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | L2,555 ($144) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | L7,666 ($433) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Chisinau is L10,355 ($585) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of L8,538 ($482) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly L11,099 ($627) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (L2,555 ($144)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.
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L6,443 ($364) / moChisinau is the capital and one of the key cities in Moldova. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is L8,538 ($482), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around L2,555 ($144) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to L19,715 ($1,114) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately L15,205 ($859) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Chisinau is L10,355 ($585). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least L11,099 ($627) per month.