VanBasket Moldova

Food Prices in Moldova — November 2026

Name: Moldova — VanBasket Food Price Index
Creator: OpenVan.camp
License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Updated: 1 November 2026

Current Index

vs World Average

-28%

Official (IMF + World Bank)

Real grocery prices

Price per unit in your currency

Prices known for 0 of 10 items — help fill the rest

Milk 1 L
Eggs 12 pcs
Chicken 1 kg
Rice 1 kg
Bread 500 g loaf
Water 1.5 L bottle
Cheese 1 kg
Tomatoes 1 kg
Potatoes 1 kg
Beer 0.5 L bottle

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What this means for vanlife

Food in Moldova is below the world average by 28%. Good for long-term van travel — grocery costs are noticeably lower than in most developed countries.

How food prices are changing

Food overall: +5.9% over the year, as of June 2026

Jun 2023 Food price index, last 3 years Jun 2026

Official statistics: FAOSTAT, United Nations (food price index, CC BY 4.0), June 2026. Change versus the same month a year earlier. The index shows how prices moved, not what an item costs.

Index History

Index:

Based on World Bank ICP 2021, adjusted with IMF CPI

Compare with Moldova

Moldova

World (base = 100)

100

If you spend 100 at home:

100

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Similar Countries

South Africa 72 -28%

Colombia 72 -28%

Ukraine 70 -30%

Tunisia 74 -26%

Tanzania 70 -30%

More countries in Europe

Ukraine 70 -30%

Belarus 80 -20%

Russia 82 -18%

North Macedonia 85 -15%

Romania 88 -12%

Bih 92 -8%

FAQ

Is food expensive in Moldova?

No, food in Moldova is cheap. The VanBasket Index is 72 (world average = 100), meaning food is 28% below the global average — great for budget travel.

How much should I budget for food in Moldova per month?

If the world average monthly food spend is $300, in Moldova you can expect to spend around $216. This is based on the VanBasket Index of 72 (world = 100).

How does Moldova compare to similar countries?

Moldova has a VanBasket Index of 72. Similar or nearby countries: South Africa, Colombia, Ukraine.

How often is the food price data for Moldova updated?

The index is updated monthly using IMF Consumer Price Index data. The baseline is from World Bank ICP 2021.

About the data: The VanBasket Index is based on World Bank ICP 2021 food price level data, adjusted monthly using IMF CPI. World average = 100. Index > 100 means food is more expensive than the global average. API for developers →

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