Moldava Shopping & Moldava Exchange Rate

Good buys are the vividly-colored costumes, handmade carpets and locally-produced wines and brandies. The main open-air market (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. There are several craft centers where trades include woodcarving, enamel painting, embroidery, weaving, and the making of musical instruments.



Shopping hours
Larger shops open Mon-Fri 0800-2000; all others open 0900-1700. Grocery stores are generally open seven days a week.

Currency Information:

Currency
Leu (MDL; symbol (plural) Lei) = 100 bani. Notes are in denominations of Lei500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10, 5 and Leu1. Coins are in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 bani.

Currency Exchange
Foreign currencies can be exchanged in hotels or bureaux de change.

Credit/Debit Cards and ATMs
Credit cards are only accepted by a few banks. Moldova is essentially a cash-only economy. There are ATMs in Chisinau and other main towns.

Traveller's Cheques
Traveller's cheques are not generally accepted, though a few banks may exchange them.

Currency Restrictions
Restrictions apply.

Banking Hours
Mon-Fri 0900-1800. Some banks and bureaux de change are open Saturdays and Sundays also.

Exchange Rate Indicators

Date	Jan 09
£1.00=	Lei15.13
$1.00=	Lei10.33
€1.00=	Lei13.81

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