Moldova

Balti

#2 Top 5 cities

Balti offers lower costs and a calmer pace, but for most expats it has a much thinner service base than the capital.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 0°C aΕΎ 26°C

Night: -5°C aΕΎ 16°C

Climate

The climate is similar to the rest of northern Moldova, with colder winters and warm summers.

Distance to the sea

260 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 6/10
Housing cost 9/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 6/10
Internet stability 6/10
Electricity stability 6/10

Community types

  • students
  • Small business owners
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡·πŸ‡΄Romanians
  • πŸ‡·πŸ‡ΊRussians
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦Ukrainians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Affordable housing
  • +Quiet atmosphere

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene