Table 2.
Overview of minimum prices for different beverage types in countries where they were introduced, in international dollars (I$) per 1 L of the named beverage for 2020 (All I$ were calculated as based on the 2019 purchasing power parities. Sources: See Table S2, Supporting Information, and in-text references)
| Country (national currency ISO code) | Vodka, 1 L | Cognac, 1 L | Brandy, 1 L | Sparkling wine, 1 L | Fortified wine, 1 L | Wine, 1 L | Raw ethanol, 1 L (100%, without value-added tax) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armeniaa (AMD) | 15.37 | 15.37 | 15.37 | 4.61 | 6.91 | 4.61 | – |
| Belarus (BYN) | 18.51 | – | – | – | 6.11 | – | 10.26 |
| Kazakhstan (KzT) | 14.17 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Kyrgyzstan (KGS) | 13.41 | 13.41 | 13.41 | - | – | – | – |
| Moldova (MDL) | 13.74 | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Russia (RUB) | 17.90 | 33.70 | 24.51 | 8.51 | – | – | 2.22 |
| Ukraineb (UAH) | 25.22 | 36.20 | – | 17.94 | 9.88 | 8.46 | – |
| Uzbekistan (UZS) | 12.43 | 17.50 | – | – | – | 4.88 | – |
Armenia: Minimum unit price is imposed on all alcoholic beverages as per Tax Code. In 2020: 6000 AMD for 1 L of 100% alcohol per beverage, introduced in 2018 as 3500 AMD for 1 L.
Ukraine: Different minimum unit prices are imposed on spirits for 1 L of 100% alcohol per beverage type and minimum prices are imposed on wines, fortified wines and cider with a separate rate per beverage type as per the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine of 2018. Beer is the only beverage not listed and therefore without a minimum price.