- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Canada
- Galaţi
- Abbotsford
- Comparison
Cost of living in Galaţi, Romania compared to Abbotsford, Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Galaţi (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 lei (C$11) | C$14 | - 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 21 lei (C$7) | C$8 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (C$3.45) | C$6 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.05 lei (C$1.32) | C$2.38 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (C$3.52) | C$4.08 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.84 lei (C$1.57) | C$2.62 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 10 lei (C$3.33) | C$10 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.55 lei (C$1.15) | C$3.73 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.25 lei (C$0.73) | C$2.90 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2.82 lei (C$0.91) | C$2.89 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 19 lei (C$6) | C$16 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.85 lei (C$1.90) | C$2.31 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.55 lei (C$0.50) | C$1.76 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Galaţi (Romania) is 59% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 1,403 lei (C$456) | C$1,186 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,130 lei (C$367) | C$982 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 475 lei (C$154) | C$117 | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 781 lei (C$254) | C$919 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 602 lei (C$195) | C$695 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 341 lei (C$111) | C$64 | + 72% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (C$12) | C$39 | - 70% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,848 lei (C$600) | C$392 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 327 lei (C$106) | C$111 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31 lei (C$10) | C$10 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 11 lei (C$3.59) | C$26 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | + 18% | |||
| Clothes in Galaţi (Romania) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 192 lei (C$62) | C$61 | + 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 170 lei (C$55) | C$41 | + 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 214 lei (C$70) | C$95 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296 lei (C$96) | C$87 | + 11% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Galaţi (Romania) is 18% more expensive than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,668 lei (C$28,146) | C$22,684 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (C$1.78) | C$1.19 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 158 lei (C$51) | C$47 | + 8% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 lei (C$5.12) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Galaţi (Romania) is 39% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 lei (C$7) | C$8 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 32 lei (C$11) | C$20 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 112 lei (C$36) | C$85 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21 lei (C$7) | C$7 | + 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (C$3.75) | C$3.90 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (C$3.74) | C$3.90 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.43 lei (C$1.44) | C$3.21 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (C$3.13) | C$2.46 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 17 lei (C$5.49) | C$19 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 75% | |||
| Entertainment in Galaţi (Romania) is 75% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei (C$20) | C$43 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (C$12) | C$27 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 54 lei (C$17) | C$84 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (C$29) | C$93 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (C$5.21) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (C$2.93) | C$5.44 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.85 lei (C$1.90) | C$5.57 | - 66% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 477 lei (C$155) | C$141 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 lei (C$0.13) | C$2.00 | - 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 114 lei (C$37) | C$34 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (C$5.18) | C$10 | - 48% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 135 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Galaţi (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,400
in Abbotsford
you would need to make just about C$1,914
(5,893 lei)
in Galaţi.
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