In Eastern Europe, the cheapest tariffs are offered by Moldova (USD 0.28), followed by Montenegro (USD 0.32), Poland (USD 0.37) and Romania (USD 0.54). The Czech Republic is the most expensive country in the region: 1 GB of data costs USD 3.12 on average, according to bestbroadbanddeals.
Despite the low price, the average mobile internet speed in Moldova is about 53.6 Mbps (66th in the world for 2025). In comparison, Romania and Scandinavian countries show faster speeds, but often at a higher cost.
At the beginning of 2026, the tariffs are renewed. Old subscriptions are switched to new subscriptions (Lumo/One) with increased services and costs. Roaming in the EU is optionally included in most subscriptions.
While budget options still cost from 10 dollars (from 10 to 20 GB of Internet and about 300-500 minutes within the country), premium and unlimited packages cost from 300 lei per month.
Mobile communication in the Eastern Europe region
|
Country / Region |
Average price per 1 GB (approximately) |
Place in ratings |
|
Israel |
$0.02 – $0.04 |
World leader by cheapness |
|
Moldova |
$0.26 – $0.28 | Top 1 in Eastern Europe |
| Romania | $0.45 – $0.54 |
One of the cheapest markets in the EU |
|
Ukraine |
$0.27 – $0.40 |
Comparable to Moldova in terms of affordability |
|
Poland |
$0.37 |
Leader by affordability relative to salary |
|
Czech Republic |
$3.00+ |
One of the most expensive markets in Eastern Europe |
|
EU average |
~$1.10 – $1.30 |
Significantly more expensive than Moldovan tariffs |
