Cost of living in Galaţi (Romania) is 48% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Galaţi (Romania) is 50% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (C$13) | C$22 | - 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (C$7) | C$10 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (C$3.97) | C$5.78 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.23 lei (C$1.22) | C$1.97 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (C$2.69) | C$4.31 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.14 lei (C$1.19) | C$3.89 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (C$3.94) | C$10 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.42 lei (C$0.99) | C$4.59 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.38 lei (C$0.69) | C$3.65 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.40 lei (C$0.98) | C$3.41 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (C$6) | C$19 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (C$2.00) | C$2.55 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (C$0.62) | C$2.11 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Galaţi (Romania) is 62% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,334 lei (C$673) | C$2,291 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,189 lei (C$343) | C$1,332 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 lei (C$233) | C$124 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,056 lei (C$305) | C$1,235 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 663 lei (C$191) | C$875 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 365 lei (C$105) | C$68 | + 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (C$9) | C$54 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,839 lei (C$530) | C$311 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 413 lei (C$119) | C$140 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (C$11) | C$10 | + 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 lei (C$11) | C$25 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Galaţi (Romania) is 16% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 lei (C$55) | C$57 | - 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 127 lei (C$37) | C$41 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 lei (C$67) | C$105 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 lei (C$83) | C$117 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Galaţi (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,781 lei (C$25,027) | C$22,942 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (C$1.79) | C$1.66 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (C$19) | C$67 | - 71% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (C$6) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Galaţi (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (C$5.92) | C$8 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (C$11) | C$22 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 lei (C$40) | C$77 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (C$4.28) | C$4.17 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (C$3.69) | C$4.59 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.69 lei (C$1.35) | C$3.11 | - 56% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (C$2.59) | C$2.78 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (C$5.47) | C$20 | - 73% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Galaţi (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 lei (C$24) | C$53 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 lei (C$13) | C$26 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$135 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 lei (C$34) | C$96 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei (C$5.50) | C$10 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (C$2.62) | C$4.71 | - 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (C$2.04) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 lei (C$0.12) | C$0.24 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 lei (C$37) | C$37 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (C$5.42) | C$11 | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 68 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 02, 2023.
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