South KoreaSouth Korea

Moldova

Compared with South Korea, using real observed prices.

Baseline: South KoreaSouth Korea = 1×

MoldovaMoldova vs South KoreaSouth Korea
Overall verdict

MoldovaMoldova is about 1.22× South KoreaSouth Korea.

Average across 3 categories, 4 items with data

The shape of prices (vs South KoreaSouth Korea = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is South Korea. 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 South KoreaSouth Korea South Korea = 1× MoldovaMoldova is pricier →
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×1.41
  • Transport 2 items
    ×1.18
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×1.09

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.41
    MoldovaMoldova ₩269 USD 0.179
    South KoreaSouth Korea ₩191 USD 0.127
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.18
    MoldovaMoldova ₩2,622 USD 1.683
    South KoreaSouth Korea ₩2,223 USD 1.427
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.17
    MoldovaMoldova ₩2,586 USD 1.66
    South KoreaSouth Korea ₩2,205 USD 1.415
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×1.09
    MoldovaMoldova ₩6,013 MDL 70
    South KoreaSouth Korea ₩5,500 KRW 5,500
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index

See what really changed Moldova

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+35%
in MDL
52 → 70
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+81%
in KRW

It rose 35% in local currency, but 81% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Moldova's inflation.