Moldova
Chișinău
capital of Moldova
4°C · this month$2,250/mo567,03885 m37 missions from 32 countries
Live & travel in Chișinău
Monthly budget
$2,250/mo
Prices vs USA: 51%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 17.86 MDL
Internet access
77%
of people online
Air quality
14.9
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
Romanian
Emergency
112 · 901 · 903
Plug types
Schuko, Europlug
Calling code
+373
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jul 6, 2026
Climate by month
Temperature °CRain mm
Best months:JuneJulyAugust
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 73%
Embassies & consulates in Chișinău
37 missions from 32 countries
Embassy 28
Armenia+373 22 906 000AustriaStrada Mateevici 23AAzerbaijan+373 22232277Belarus+373 22 60 29 70Bulgaria+373 22 237983China+373-22-210712Czechia+373 22 209 942France+373 22 200 400Georgia+373 22 277 000Germany+373-22-200600Hungary+373 22 227 714Italy63, strada Vlaicu PârcălabJapan+373 22 233 380Kazakhstan+373 22 546 517Latvia+373-22025260Lithuania+373 22543194Netherlands+373 22 042 141Poland+373 22 285 950Qatar+37322997970Romania+373 22 213 037Russia+373 (22) 23-49-42Slovakia+373 22 200 252Sweden+373 22 267 320Switzerland+373 22 79 69 38Türkiye+373 22 509 100Ukraine+373-22-582-151United Kingdom18 Nicolae Iorga str.United States+373 22 408 300
Apostolic Nunciature 1
Consulate 5
Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Chișinău
Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.
Where to eat in Chișinău
Restaurants and cafés
- Nr1 SupermarketBudget
Stefan cel Mare si Sfant Boulevard 132
- Andy's PizzaMid-range
Alexander Pushkin St 32
- GălbenușBudget
Alexander Pushkin St 22
- FoișorBudget
Strada Columna 102, behind the Cathedral
- Pizza HouseMid-range
Bulevardul Moscova 14/1
- CantinăBudget
Strada Petru Rareș 18
- TbilisiMid-range
Bulevard Stefan Cel Mare, nr.69
- La TaifasSplurge
Str. Bucuresti, 67
- La PlacinteMid-range
Bd Moscova 9 1
- Star KebabBudget
str. Ismail 84
- SălcioaraSplurge
Str. Pushkin, 39
Bars and nightlife
- Keller Holz Gastropub
Stefan cel Mare si Sfant Boulevard 71
Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Chișinău · CC BY-SA 4.0
Frequently asked questions
Where can you eat in Chișinău?
The travel guide to Chișinău lists Nr1 Supermarket, Andy's Pizza, Gălbenuș, Foișor, and Pizza House.
Is Chișinău safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Moldova at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 2.5 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Chișinău?
Roughly $2,250 per month for a remote worker, based on Moldova price levels (51% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Chișinău in November?
In November Chișinău averages a high of 23°C, a low of -15°C and about 42 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Chișinău?
37 diplomatic missions, including Armenia (Embassy), Austria (Embassy), Azerbaijan (Embassy), Belarus (Embassy), Bulgaria (Embassy), China (Embassy), Czechia (Embassy), and France (Embassy).
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.