Romania
Compared with Iceland, using real observed prices.
Baseline: Iceland = 1×
Overall verdict
Romania is about 1.17×
Iceland.
Average across 2 categories, 5 items with data
The shape of prices (vs
Iceland = 1×)
How to read this
The centre line is Iceland. A bar running right means Romania 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
Iceland
Iceland = 1×
Romania is pricier →
Thin bar shows the range (cheapest to priciest item in the category)
Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.
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Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.24
Romania ISK 28 USD 0.222
Iceland ISK 22 USD 0.179
-
Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.11
Romania ISK 264 USD 2.087
Iceland ISK 237 USD 1.878
-
Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.11
Romania ISK 241 USD 1.911
Iceland ISK 218 USD 1.727
See what really changed 
Big Mac, 2021 → 2026At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+65%
in RON
10.6 → 17.45
10.6 → 17.45
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+61%
in ISK
It rose 65% in local currency, but 61% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Romania's inflation.