Compare the best eSIM plans for Moldova
Internet from the moment you land in Chisinau
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- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From €0.45 for 1 GB or more
- 3,500+ plans compared
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€0.45
Cheapest plan, 1 GB or more
3,500+
Moldova plans
102+
Providers available
4G/5G
Networks supported
Entry price measured on fixed-volume plans of 1 GB or more covering the country. Volumes below 1 GB and plans billed per day, whose price is not comparable, fall outside the calculation.
Best eSIM deals for Moldova
Stellar eSIM
1 GB
30 days
MD
€0.45
eSIM.dog
1 GB
1 day
MD
€0.53
Strongesim
1 GB
1 day
MD
€0.57
AbesteSIM
1 GB
1 day
MD
€0.71
MicroEsim
1 GB
1 day
MD
€0.84
Textr eSIM
1 GB
7 days
MD
€0.86
eSIM for Moldova at a glance
From
€1.19
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Orange Moldova, Moldcell, Unite
The three national carriers
VPN needed?
No
All services work fine
Hotspot sharing
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
Check your device
Internet in Moldova: everything you need to know
Moldova relies on three carriers: Orange Moldova, Moldcell and Unite (Moldtelecom). The country has excellent connectivity: fibre is among the cheapest in Europe and 4G/5G covers cities and roads well. Internet penetration exceeds 85% (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). Moldova sits outside the EU roaming zone: without an eSIM, data is billed at international rates.
- ●Excellent 4G in Chisinau, Bălți, Cahul and along the main roads. 5G is live in the capital. Good coverage in the wine regions (Cricova, Mileștii Mici, Purcari) and around Orheiul Vechi.
- ●High average mobile speed, often 40–80 Mbps download (Ookla, 2025), thanks to very developed fixed and mobile infrastructure.
- ●No blocked services: Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube, Netflix work normally. Telegram and Viber are widely used locally.
- ●Handy for Yango and iTaxi (local ride-hailing), Google Maps on the wine route, and the frequent hops to neighbouring Romania (Iași is just an hour away).
Sources: Internet Society Pulse: Moldova, ITU DataHub: Moldova, Ookla Speedtest Global Index
Networks and connectivity on the ground
- Average speed
- 69.6 Mbps downloadmeasured 2026 · Internet Society Pulse
- 5G
- Major citiesmeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- Local operators
- Orange Moldova · Moldcell · Moldtelecommeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
- Public Wi-Fi
- Widely availablemeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
Practical information
- Currency
- Moldovan Leu (MDL)
- Payments
- Cash preferredATMs in cities only
- Tipping
- A small tip is expected
- Power socket
- Type C, Type F230 V, 50 Hz
- Official languages
- RomanianAlso spoken : Russian, Ukrainian, EnglishLimited English
- Dialling code
- +373Time zone : Europe/Chisinau
- Emergency numbers
- 112 · 902
When to go
- Best time to go
- May, June, September
- Shoulder season
- April, October
- Peak season
- July, August
- Seasonal hazards
- Extreme heatJuly, August
- Extreme coldJanuary, February
Moldova is the least visited country in Europe, and the reason to come is underground: wine cellars measured in kilometres of tunnel. Above ground the climate is sharply continental, and the country sits outside the EU, so a European plan stops at the border.
May, June, September
The best window. The vineyards are open, Chisinau is walkable under its lime trees, and September brings the harvest and then the wine festival.
July and August
Heat settles over the plain and the underground cellars become the best refuge in the country. Country roads are dusty but passable.
April and October
Shoulder months, quiet and very cheap, good for the monasteries and the cities. Days shorten fast and some tracks turn to mud.
November to March
Winter is cold and dry, with little light. Cellars and monasteries stay open, but regional connections run slow and irregular.
Iconic sites and coverage
Cricova Winery
A network of galleries cut into limestone, toured by electric cart, with underground streets named after grape varieties. Weak signal below ground.
Milestii Mici Cellars
The largest bottle collection in the world, in kilometres of tunnel beneath the hill. No network down there, so tell someone before you descend.
Orheiul Vechi
A cave monastery dug into a cliff above a bend in the Raut, in open steppe country. Coverage uneven depending on which slope you are on.
Chisinau Central Market
The capital's market, where cheese, preserves, bulk wine and cut flowers all meet. Central, fully connected.
Soroca Fortress
A circular stone fort on the bank of the Dniester, facing Ukraine, remarkably intact for its age. Easy access, adequate network.
Capriana Monastery
One of the oldest monasteries in the country, in oak forest west of the capital, long the seat of the metropolitans. Patchy signal under the canopy.
Purcari Vineyard
An estate in the south-east near the Dniester, whose reds built the modern reputation of Moldovan wine. Well served and well covered.
Codru Forest Reserve
The great central beechwood, with trails and a bird observatory, the last remnant of the forest that once covered the region. Coverage unreliable on the tracks.
Sources Internet Society Pulse, Datadopt research
Datadopt Observatory
Price per GB in Moldova: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Moldova comes down to 0.10 €/GB, across a sample of 1,532 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Lowest price per GB recorded
0.10 €/GB
Offers in the price sample
1,532
Europe average
0.12 €/GB
World ranking
50 / 215
Moldova is 17% cheaper than the Europe regional average (0.12 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for Moldova?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Moldova, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar eSIM | 0.30 €/GB | 0.45 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM.dog | 0.43 €/GB | 0.53 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| Strongesim | 0.44 €/GB | 0.57 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| AbesteSIM | 0.49 €/GB | 0.71 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
 Ozly eSIM | 0.56 €/GB | 0.86 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| MicroEsim | 0.61 €/GB | 0.84 € | 5 d | Yes | No |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
Not sure about your device? Check compatibility here.
How to install your eSIM for Moldova
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/md
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Moldova.
First eSIM? The full walkthrough, with iOS and Android screenshots, lives in our guide how to install an eSIM on your smartphone.
Frequently asked questions
Does the eSIM really work in Moldova?
Yes. Moldova travel eSIMs ride on Orange Moldova, Moldcell or Unite. 4G/5G coverage is excellent: check the partner network in each offer's detail on Datadopt.
Does my European plan work in Moldova?
Moldova is outside the EU roaming zone: data is billed at international rates. A prepaid eSIM is far cheaper from day one.
How much data for a week in Moldova?
Plan 3–6 GB: Maps, Yango, WhatsApp, photos and some streaming. The network is fast, so streaming burns data quickly: watch your counter.
Is there signal in Transnistria?
Partially. The breakaway region mostly uses its own carrier (IDC); coverage from Moldovan carriers and eSIMs is incomplete. Download offline maps before crossing the checkpoint.
Does one eSIM cover Moldova and Romania?
Often yes: regional "Europe" or "Balkans" eSIMs generally include both, handy for the Iași-Chisinau route. Check the country list in the offer detail.
How much does an eSIM cost in Moldova, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Moldova comes down to 0.10 €/GB, across a sample of 1,532 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Moldova is 17% cheaper than the Europe regional average (0.12 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Moldova sits at position 50 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
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