Both Romania and Moldova sit in Europe, but their tax structures take different paths. On a 120.000 RON gross, the effective tax burden in Romania is roughly 27.3% higher than in Moldova — driven by differences in CAS vs Contribuții, bracket structure, and personal allowance.
Same nominal gross applied to both tax systems. Currencies aren't FX-converted — compare structures, not purchasing power.
Romania has one of the simplest tax codes in Europe: a 10% flat income tax with no personal allowance, but heavy employee social contributions of 25% pension (CAS) and 10% health (CASS). IT-sector workers historically benefit from income-tax exemptions on the first portion of pay.
Moldova uses a 12% flat income tax with a personal exemption of 33,000 MDL per year. Employees pay 9% social contributions; the bulk of the social burden sits on the employer. IT-park residents enjoy a unified 7% tax that replaces almost all other charges.
Pre-calculated breakdowns at common pay levels in Romania — open either side for the full page.
Last updated: 2026. Estimates only — see the disclaimer above.