MoldovaMoldova

Romania

Compared with Moldova, using real observed prices.

Baseline: MoldovaMoldova = 1×

RomaniaRomania vs MoldovaMoldova
Overall verdict

RomaniaRomania is about 1.13× MoldovaMoldova.

Average across 3 categories, 5 items with data

The shape of prices (vs MoldovaMoldova = 1×)

How to read this

The centre line is Moldova. 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 MoldovaMoldova Moldova = 1× RomaniaRomania is pricier →
  • Utilities 1 item
    ×1.24
  • Transport 2 items
    ×1.19
  • 🍔 Food & Dining 1 item
    ×0.97

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

Real prices. Real sources. Real dates.

  • Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.26
    RomaniaRomania MDL 35.71 USD 2.087
    MoldovaMoldova MDL 28.40 USD 1.66
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.24
    RomaniaRomania MDL 3.80 USD 0.222
    MoldovaMoldova MDL 3.06 USD 0.179
    Observed 2026-04-01 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.14
    RomaniaRomania MDL 32.70 USD 1.911
    MoldovaMoldova MDL 28.80 USD 1.683
    Observed 2026-07-20 · GlobalPetrolPrices.com
  • Big Mac 1 burger ×0.97
    RomaniaRomania MDL 68.06 RON 17.45
    MoldovaMoldova MDL 70.00 MDL 70
    Observed 2026-01-01 · The Economist Big Mac Index

See what really changed Romania

Big Mac, 2021 → 2026
At the timeUsing the exchange rate of each date
+65%
in RON
10.6 → 17.45
vs
At today's rateUsing today's exchange rate
+48%
in MDL

It rose 65% in local currency, but 48% in yours. Most of what you feel is the exchange rate, not Romania's inflation.