Romania
Compared with Moldova, using real observed prices.
Baseline: Moldova = 1×
Overall verdict
Romania is about 1.13×
Moldova.
Average across 3 categories, 5 items with data
The shape of prices (vs
Moldova = 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
Moldova
Moldova = 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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Diesel 1L 1 L ×1.26
Romania MDL 35.71 USD 2.087
Moldova MDL 28.40 USD 1.66
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Electricity 1kWh (household) 1 kWh ×1.24
Romania MDL 3.80 USD 0.222
Moldova MDL 3.06 USD 0.179
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Gasoline 1L 1 L ×1.14
Romania MDL 32.70 USD 1.911
Moldova MDL 28.80 USD 1.683
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Big Mac 1 burger ×0.97
Romania MDL 68.06 RON 17.45
Moldova MDL 70.00 MDL 70
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
+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.