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Real estate investment returns in Chișinău: what 8–12% a year looks like
September 15, 2026·7 min read
The districts with the best returns, property types, ROI calculation and practical tips for investors with a budget of 50,000–150,000 EUR.
In 2026, real estate investments in Chișinău deliver gross returns of 8–12% a year, higher than bank deposits (4–5%) and many financial instruments available to a retail investor in Moldova.
Districts with the best returns
| Sector | Gross yield | Average price per m² |
|---|
|--------|---------------|---------------|
| Botanica | 9–11% | 950–1,100 EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Ciocana | 10–12% | 800–950 EUR |
| Râșcani | 8–10% | 1,000–1,200 EUR |
| Centru | 7–9% | 1,400–1,800 EUR |
Calculating ROI
Simplified formula: ROI = (Annual rent − Expenses) / Purchase price × 100 Example: a 2-bedroom apartment, 65 m², Botanica — price 70,000 EUR, rent 500 EUR per month:
- Gross annual income: 6,000 EUR
- Estimated expenses (maintenance, taxes, vacant periods): 1,200 EUR
- Net ROI: 6.9% · plus value appreciation of ~4% → about 11% a year in total
Practical tips
- Prefer 1–2 bedroom apartments — better liquidity when you sell
- Avoid the ground floor and the top floor unless it is a penthouse
- Check the housing fund records (not the land register) for buildings constructed before 1990