Cost of living in Galaţi (Romania) is 46% 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$14) | C$23 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (C$8) | C$13 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (C$4.29) | C$6 | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.23 lei (C$1.32) | C$2.41 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (C$2.91) | C$4.70 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.14 lei (C$1.29) | C$3.95 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (C$4.25) | C$11 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.42 lei (C$1.07) | C$4.85 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.38 lei (C$0.74) | C$3.95 | - 81% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.40 lei (C$1.06) | C$3.50 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (C$7) | C$20 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (C$2.17) | C$2.68 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (C$0.67) | C$2.16 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Galaţi (Romania) is 63% 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$728) | C$2,300 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,189 lei (C$371) | C$1,599 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 lei (C$252) | C$120 | + 110% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,056 lei (C$329) | C$1,347 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 663 lei (C$207) | C$985 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 365 lei (C$114) | C$69 | + 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (C$10) | C$60 | - 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,839 lei (C$574) | C$311 | + 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 413 lei (C$129) | C$140 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (C$12) | C$10 | + 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 lei (C$12) | C$26 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Galaţi (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Abbotsford (Canada) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Abbotsford | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 lei (C$59) | C$70 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 127 lei (C$40) | C$41 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 lei (C$73) | C$105 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 lei (C$89) | C$120 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Galaţi (Romania) is 34% 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$27,061) | C$24,609 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (C$1.93) | C$1.69 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (C$21) | C$60 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (C$7) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Galaţi (Romania) is 31% 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$6) | C$8 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (C$12) | C$22 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 lei (C$43) | C$77 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | C$6 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (C$4.63) | C$4.17 | + 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (C$3.99) | C$4.59 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.69 lei (C$1.46) | C$3.11 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (C$2.80) | C$3.02 | - 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (C$5.91) | C$22 | - 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$26) | C$61 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 lei (C$14) | C$27 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | C$118 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 lei (C$37) | C$97 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei (C$5.94) | C$12 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (C$2.83) | C$4.71 | - 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (C$2.21) | C$7 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | C$647 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 lei (C$0.13) | C$0.24 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 lei (C$40) | C$38 | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (C$5.86) | C$13 | - 54% | |
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TOTAL | - 46% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 14, 2025.
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