Average cargo transport prices in Chișinău 2026
Review of average market tariffs based on analysis of 10+ Chișinău carriers. Prices updated May 2026.
In-city transport
- Gazelle 1.5 t (14 m³) — 350-420 MDL/hour. 1-bedroom flat.
- Truck 2.5 t (20 m³) — 400-460 MDL/hour. 2-3 bedrooms or office.
- Truck 2.5 t with hydraulic lift — 450-520 MDL/hour.
- Truck 5 t (35-42 m³) — 600-680 MDL/2h minimum.
Suburbs
Tier I (Băcioi, Stăuceni, Vatra): +80-120 MDL.
Tier II (Cricova, Ialoveni, Trușeni): +100-140 MDL.
Intercity
- 25-50 km: base + 13-20 MDL/km (round trip).
- 50+ km: base + 12-17 MDL/km.
Movers
- Lift/lower (up to 50 kg/person): 220-260 MDL/hour/person
- Move with assembly: 280-320 MDL/hour/person
- Special equipment (safes, ATMs): 290-340 MDL/hour/person
Typical totals
- 1-bedroom (3h Gazelle + 2 movers 3h): ≈ 2 600 MDL
- 2-bedroom (3h 2.5t truck + 2 movers 4h): ≈ 3 700 MDL
- 3-bedroom (5h 5t truck + 3 movers 5h): ≈ 7 850 MDL
- 10-15 desk office: 5 200-8 500 MDL
- Piano separately: 1 200-1 900 MDL
Watch out
These are average market prices. Too cheap = think about quality. Clarify: VAT included, what's in "base cost", what's priced separately.