A number of dealers carrying well-known information technology brands from such leaders as Hewlett Packard, Ibm, Apple, Oracle and other leading firms, are active in the country. Locally assembled computers and local network integration solutions, which sell at substantially lower prices than in the West, are available. Because the internet access services market has become more competitive in recent years, prices have declined significantly. Prices for unlimited dial-up access to Internet, with a free email account and callback service, may range from USD 12 to 50 per month. Depending on the access speed desired, dedicated internet access costs anywhere between USD 100 and USD 1,200 per month, with the top speed being 256,000 bits per second.
Labor is relatively cheap in Moldova.
Employees of Western firms, receiving wages in the range of USD 200 to 800 per month, generally get paid much better than those employed by local companies. The Embassy can make available to interested U.S. businesses a list of potential English translators and local recruiting agencies. Moldova has adopted most of the needed national standards which are in compliance with the IAS, although some issues regarding comparability of national and international accounting standards remain. In assessing financial statements of Moldovan companies, U.S. businesses are advised to contact local seasoned professionals. Professional auditing and accounting services are available from local and international firms.