Moldova

Compared with Ukraine, using real observed prices.

Baseline: Ukraine = 1×

Moldova vs

Ukraine

Overall verdict

Moldova is about 1.36× Ukraine.

Average across 3 categories, 4 items with data

The shape of prices (vs Ukraine = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Ukraine. 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

Ukraine Ukraine = 1×

Moldova is pricier →

⚡ Utilities 1 item

×2.13
🍔 Food & Dining 1 item

×1.28
⛽ Transport 2 items

×0.93

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

In Moldova, Electricity 1kWh (household) costs 2.1× what it does in Ukraine — but Diesel 1L costs only 0.9×. 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 ×2.13

Moldova UAH 7.80 USD 0.179

Ukraine UAH 3.66 USD 0.084

Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Big Mac 1 burger ×1.28

Moldova UAH 178.17 MDL 70

Ukraine UAH 139.00 UAH 139

Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index
Gasoline 1L 1 L ×0.95

Moldova UAH 73.29 USD 1.683

Ukraine UAH 77.48 USD 1.779

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
Diesel 1L 1 L ×0.91

Moldova UAH 72.29 USD 1.66

Ukraine UAH 79.52 USD 1.826

Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com