Moldova

Compared with Russia, using real observed prices.

Baseline: Russia = 1×

Moldova vs

Russia

Overall verdict

Moldova is about 2.18× Russia.

Average across 3 categories, 4 items with data

The shape of prices (vs Russia = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Russia. A bar running right means Moldova is pricier; running left means cheaper. The thin bar behind shows the range from the cheapest to the priciest item in that category.

← Cheaper than

Russia Russia = 1×

Moldova is pricier →

⚡ Utilities 1 item

×2.59
🍔 Food & Dining 1 item

×2.35
⛽ Transport 2 items

×1.71

Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)

In Moldova, Electricity 1kWh (household) costs 2.6× what it does in Russia — but Diesel 1L costs only 1.6×. What is expensive here is energy, not the goods that carry a world price.

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×2.59

Moldova RUB 18.79 USD 0.179

Russia RUB 7.25 USD 0.069

Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Big Mac 1 burger ×2.35

Moldova RUB 429.57 MDL 70

Russia RUB 135.00 RUB 135

Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.82

Moldova RUB 176.72 USD 1.683

Russia RUB 97.13 USD 0.925

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.60

Moldova RUB 174.30 USD 1.66

Russia RUB 108.88 USD 1.037

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com