Good buys are the vividly colored costumes, handmade carpets and locally produced wines and brandies. The main open-air market or
tolchok is on Calea Mosilor, about 10 minutes’ drive away from central Chisinau. Although crowded, it sells everything and is a good place for bargains.
Shopping hours Larger shops open 0800-2000; all others open 0900-1700.
Currency Information:CurrencyLeu (MDL) = 100 bani. Notes are in denominations of MDL500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations
of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 bani.
Currency ExchangeForeign currencies can be exchanged in hotels or bureaux de change.
Credit/Debit Cards and ATMsCredit cards are only accepted by a few banks. Check with your credit or debit card company for details of merchant acceptability and other services which may be available. Moldova is essentially a cash-only economy. There are three ATMs in Chisinau where local currency can be withdrawn using Visa cards.
Traveller's ChequesTraveller’s cheques are not generally accepted, though a few banks may exchange them.
Banking HoursMon-Fri 0930-1730.
Exchange Rate Indicators| Date | Apr 07 |
| £1.00= | MDL24.66 |
| $1.00= | MDL12.47 |
| €1.00= | MDL16.69 |
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