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title: "Chișinău rent crisis: Soaring prices amid refugee influx"
url: https://radiomoldova.md/p/38693/chisinau-rent-crisis-soaring-prices-amid-refugee-influx
published: 2024-08-15T15:28:07Z
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# Chișinău rent crisis: Soaring prices amid refugee influx

> Apartment rents in the capital have skyrocketed, according to real estate agents. Some units now cost over a thousand euros.

Apartment rents in the capital have skyrocketed, according to real estate agents. Some units now cost over a thousand euros.

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This surge is linked to the start of the war in Ukraine, as the influx of refugees has increased demand. Despite the high prices, there's a shortage of available apartments, leaving many struggling to find suitable housing.

Currently, a three-room apartment in Chișinău can cost anywhere from 600 to over 1,000 euros. Real estate agents attribute this price hike to the influx of Ukrainian refugees.

*“A one-room apartment in a new building costs around 300 euros, while a two-room apartment goes for 500-600 euros, with prices increasing accordingly. Location is crucial, especially for students who prefer easy access to transportation,”* said Daniela Neteda, a real estate agent.

The demand for affordable student housing has surged, putting pressure on the rental market. Despite the increased number of inquiries, available apartments remain scarce.

*“The number of inquiries has risen by approximately 40% compared to previous months, largely due to students,”* Neteda added.

Residents are grappling with the rising costs of living. Many are expressing frustration over the high rental prices and hoping for a future decline.

*“I live in a three-room apartment for 350 euros, which is manageable for now. But there's talk of further increases. Overall, real estate is expensive, and the demands are high,”* said one resident.

Another resident shared, *“I pay 400 euros for my apartment. It used to be 200.”*

With limited housing options and increasing rental costs, many residents are finding it challenging to make ends meet.

*“The high prices make it difficult to live comfortably with our current salaries. It’s even harder for students,”* said a resident.

In an effort to increase tax revenue, the State Fiscal Service reports a 10% increase in the number of people registering rental contracts in the past seven months. This has generated nearly 41 million lei in additional tax income.

Translation by **Iurie Tataru**