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Cricova
City in Chișinău, Moldova
Overview
Cricova is a small town on the outskirts of Chișinău, renowned worldwide for its sprawling underground wine cellars and wine tourism. The town offers a tranquil, local Moldovan experience with easy access to both cultural heritage and stunning countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Moldova
City
Chișinău
Population
9,536
Time Zone
Europe/Chisinau
Coordinates
47.14°, 28.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$808
Local Cost
$458
Local Income
$300
Cashless
35
English
30
Temperature
10.3°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-31.2°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
537 mm
Internet Speed
207 Mbps
Upload
205 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
2
Parks
5
Transport
28
Walk Score
28
Footways
55.0
Airport
RMO
Distance
24 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 50/100.
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