General Country Information ๐
Capital | Chiศinฤu |
Country | Moldova |
Currency | Moldovan leu |
Main religion | Eastern Orthodoxy |
In numbersโฆ ๐
Female | 52% |
Gdp | $13.62 billion |
Size | 33,846 km2 |
Population | 2,640,433 |
Population density | 78.1/km2 |
Kids per female | 1.3 |
City population | 45.8% |
Weather โ
Winter | -5โC |
Summer | 22โC |
Language and Education ๐ฌ
Main Language | Romanian |
Population able to read | 98.5% |
Population with a college degree | 15.3% |
Population able to speak english | 10% |
Well-being ๐
Air quality | 52 (AQI) |
Is tab water drinkable? | yes |
Safety ๐ฎ
LGBT friendly? | yes |
Crime | 3.2/10 |
Transportation โ๏ธ
Driving side | right |
Main airline | Air Moldova |
Main airport | Chiศinฤu International Airport |
Costs and Prices ๐ค
Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods ๐ฐ
Item | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Bottle water | $0.5 |
Cigarettes | $2.4 |
Burger | $2 |
Coffee | $1 |
Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs ๐
Type | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Flat | $150/month |
Hotel 3 star | $35/night |
Hotel 5 star | $70/night |
Transportation Costs ๐
Type | Price (USD) |
---|---|
Cab | $5/10km |
Petrol | $1.20/l |
Rental car | $30/day |
Public transportation | $3/daypass |
Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes ๐ธ
Type | Rate |
---|---|
Tax rate | 12% |
Vat | 20% |
Average Income ๐ผ
Income | $3200 |
Tipping ๐๏ธ
Is tipping required? | Yes |
Location | Tipping Amount |
---|---|
Cab | 10-15% |
Restaurant | 10-15% |
Bar | 10-15% |
Coffeeshop | 10-15% |
Services | 10-15% |
Digital ๐ค
Internet speed | 100.6/MBits |
Tld | .md |
Free wifi | 7/10 |
Population with access to internet | 83% |
Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity ๐
Power grid | 99.9% (Uptime) |
Sockets | Type C, Type F |
Shopping ๐
Opening Times ๐ฐ
Closing days | Sunday |
Closing times | 8:00 PM |
Opening times | 9:00 AM |
Most popular Stores ๐ช
Type | Name |
---|---|
Online shopping | Daraz.md |
Supermarket | Fourchette |
Pharmacy | Farmacia Familiei |
Drugstore | Farmacia Familiei |
Fun and Relaxation ๐
Bars and Nightlife ๐บ
Closing hour of bars and clubs | 2:00 AM |
Topic | Rating (0-10) |
---|---|
Nightlife | 6/10 |
Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure ๐ข
Topic | Rating (0-10) |
---|---|
Holiday Parks | 4/10 |
Public Parks | 8/10 |
Swimming | 6/10 |
Sports โฝ
Most popular Sport | Football |
Food ๐๏ธ
Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
---|---|---|
Mamaliga | Cornmeal porridge served with cheese, sour cream, or meat | 2-3 |
Zama | Sour soup made with meat, vegetables, and vinegar | 3-4 |
Sarmale | Cabbage rolls filled with rice, meat, and vegetables | 4-5 |
Placinte | Flatbread filled with cheese, potato, or cabbage | 2-3 |
Mititei | Grilled minced meat sausages | 3-4 |
Tocana | Stew made with meat, vegetables, and spices | 4-5 |
Papanasi | Fried dough balls filled with cheese or fruit | 2-3 |
Cozonac | Sweet bread made with nuts and raisins | 3-4 |
Vin | Moldovan wine | 5-10 |
Drinks ๐ป๏ธ
Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
---|---|---|
Divin | A brandy made from grapes grown in Moldova. It is typically aged for at least three years and has a smooth, rich flavor. | $10-$20 |
Feteasca Neagra | A red wine made from the Feteasca Neagra grape. It is a full-bodied wine with a deep red color and a fruity, spicy flavor. | $10-$15 |
Feteasca Alba | A white wine made from the Feteasca Alba grape. It is a light-bodied wine with a pale yellow color and a crisp, refreshing flavor. | $8-$12 |
Rara Neagra | A red wine made from the Rara Neagra grape. It is a medium-bodied wine with a deep purple color and a rich, fruity flavor. | $12-$18 |
Viorica | A white wine made from the Viorica grape. It is a light-bodied wine with a pale yellow color and a floral, fruity flavor. | $8-$12 |
Souvenirs ๐
Souvenir | Description | Price |
---|---|---|
Codru Wine | A dry red wine made from local grapes | $10-$20 |
Cricova Sparkling Wine | A sparkling wine made in the underground cellars of Cricova | $15-$25 |
Traditional Moldovan Embroidery | Hand-embroidered textiles with intricate designs | $20-$50 |
Ceramic Pottery | Handmade pottery with traditional Moldovan motifs | $10-$25 |
Wooden Carvings | Hand-carved wooden figurines and other objects | $15-$30 |
Carpets | Hand-woven carpets with traditional Moldovan patterns | $50-$100 |
Moldovan Honey | A sweet and aromatic honey made from local wildflowers | $5-$10 |
Nuts | A variety of nuts, including walnuts, hazelnuts, and almonds | $5-$10 |
Dried Fruits | A variety of dried fruits, including apples, pears, and apricots | $5-$10 |
Holidays ๐น
Holiday Name | Time | Description |
---|---|---|
New Yearโs Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
Orthodox Christmas | January 7 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
Womenโs Day | March 8 | Celebrates the achievements of women |
Easter | Variable | Celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ |
Labour Day | May 1 | Celebrates the international labour movement |
Victory Day | May 9 | Celebrates the victory over Nazi Germany in World War II |
Independence Day | August 27 | Celebrates the independence of Moldova from the Soviet Union |
Language Day | August 31 | Celebrates the Moldovan language |
National Unity Day | September 1 | Celebrates the unity of the Moldovan people |
Christmas | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News ๐ฐ
Medium | Name |
---|---|
Newspaper | Komsomolskaya Pravda v Moldove |
Online news | Unimedia |
Tv | Prime |
Radio | Radio Moldova |