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Moldova for digital nomads: Chișinău and the numbers behind it (2026)
Chișinău is the only city in Moldova in the dataset and scores 66/100 under balanced weights. Moldova has a dedicated remote-work visa, the Digital nomad temporary residence permit.
Dataset 2026.10.7. How scoring works.
Cities in Moldova, ranked
Balanced weights, every factor equal. Open a city for the full breakdown with sources, or rank them with your own weights.
| # | City | Score | Cost/mo | Internet | Comfortable months | Known for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chișinău Green, cheap capital with wine country around it | 66 | $973 | 52.7 Mbps | 5/12 | Wine cellars · Parks and markets |
* national estimate
National figures shared by every city
These come from country-level sources and apply to every city in Moldova; city pages add the local numbers.
| Figure | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Homicide rate | 2.01 per 100,000 people | Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024 |
| Political stability | 64 (percentile, World Bank WGI) | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 71 (WHO UHC index, 0–100) | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 69.6 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.785 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | high | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
| Starlink | available | Starlink availability map, 2026-10 |
Visas and entry
What three common passports get at the border, from the passport index. Pick your own passport on the ranker for the full picture.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| US passport | 90 days visa-free |
| EU passport | 90 days visa-free |
| UK passport | 90 days visa-free |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Moldova good for digital nomads?
- Chișinău scores 66/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 357 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: air quality and internet; weakest: climate.
- What is the cheapest city in Moldova for a remote worker?
- Chișinău, at about $973 a month for one person including rent (WhereNext city cost estimates 2026 (city pages), 2026-09). Chișinău is the most expensive city-priced option at $973.
- Does Moldova have a digital nomad visa?
- Yes: the Digital nomad temporary residence permit. Minimum income $2,932/month. Details, documents and official sources are in the Moldova visa guide.
- How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Moldova without a visa?
- US passport: 90 days visa-free. EU passport (Germany as reference): 90 days visa-free. UK passport: 90 days visa-free. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.
- Which city in Moldova has the fastest internet?
- Chișinău, with a measured median download of 52.7 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.
- How safe is Moldova?
- Moldova records 2.01 homicides per 100,000 people (Victims of intentional homicide per 100,000 population (national data, latest year), 2024) and sits at the 64th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.
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