Kalypsa

Kalypsa at Strada Alecu Russo 9/7 in the Râșcani district is a discount store for household chemicals and everyday home goods. The chain buys in bulk, which keeps prices below what specialised shops in Chisinau usually ask: laundry detergents and softeners, kitchen and bathroom cleaners, paper and hygiene products, and small household items. The shelves also carry things that are hard to find in ordinary supermarkets, caustic soda among them.

A practical note for visitors: the shop sits in the courtyards behind the street line and is not obvious from the pavement. Shoppers regularly mention that it takes a moment to find, and just as regularly add that the trip pays off. Customers are highly satisfied with the range for the money and come back to restock.

The criticism is worth knowing in advance. The sales floor is cramped, so a queue builds at busy times. A few reviewers describe pushy or poorly informed staff, and some report that the shelf price did not match the price charged at the till, so it is worth checking the receipt. The store is easy to reach by public transport within Râșcani.

Part of the Kalypsa chain