Chisinau - Post Report Question and Answers
How would you describe the availability and cost of groceries and household supplies relative to your home country?
Better groceries available here than in the U.S. in my opinion. Variety of European brands. Local farmers market with affordable produce and a variety of higher cost specialty small batch products that are all delightful. Great affordable local wine. - Sep 2023
95% of all groceries and household supplies are available, though the brands and packaging may differ from what you're used to. This includes expat oddities like peanut butter and maple syrup. Costs are reasonable. For bulk shopping runs, check out the Metro mega-store out towards the airport. - Apr 2019
It is comparable to the States in both prices and availability. Many European, especially German products. Shopping is easy with lots of grocery stores scattered around town. There is wholesale store called Metro that we have access to through the Embassy. We can also order goods (American goods and others) through the Embassy association twice a year. - Feb 2014
Between the Metro stores (similar to Costo/Sams Club) and the new Hyper Number 1, you can find virtually anything you want, at a price. - Aug 2011
Groceries aren't terribly expensive. Wine and cheese are fairly inexpensive. Some household supplies are expensive. Things like cleaning supplies, diapers, clothes, children's toys and plastic bags can be outrageously overpriced. - May 2010
Western style foods are available but can become pricey. The meats here at most of the markets are terrible and most people order meat through the military base in Germany, or a specialty store in town. Both can be pretty expensive. - Mar 2010
