Cost of living in Galaţi (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 53% | |||
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| Food in Galaţi (Romania) is 53% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (£8) | £13 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (£4.23) | £6 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (£2.32) | £3.87 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.23 lei (£0.71) | £1.20 | - 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (£1.57) | £3.27 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.14 lei (£0.70) | £2.36 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (£2.30) | £5.27 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.42 lei (£0.58) | £2.35 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.38 lei (£0.40) | £1.03 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.40 lei (£0.57) | £2.83 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (£3.65) | £9 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (£1.17) | £1.79 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (£0.36) | £1.34 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 65% | |||
| Housing in Galaţi (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,334 lei (£393) | £953 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,189 lei (£200) | £1,073 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 lei (£136) | £297 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,056 lei (£178) | £702 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 663 lei (£112) | £544 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 365 lei (£61) | £125 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (£5.34) | £25 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,839 lei (£310) | £418 | - 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 413 lei (£69) | £129 | - 46% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (£6) | £7 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 lei (£7) | £13 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Galaţi (Romania) is 47% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 lei (£32) | £69 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 127 lei (£21) | £37 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 lei (£39) | £99 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 lei (£48) | £52 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 67% | |||
| Transportation in Galaţi (Romania) is 67% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,781 lei (£14,608) | £17,412 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (£1.04) | £1.52 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (£11) | £65 | - 83% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (£3.52) | £18 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Galaţi (Romania) is 40% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (£3.46) | £2.31 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (£6) | £4.96 | + 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 lei (£23) | £94 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.68 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (£2.50) | £1.57 | + 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (£2.16) | £4.18 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.69 lei (£0.79) | £2.17 | - 64% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (£1.51) | £1.68 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (£3.19) | £13 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Galaţi (Romania) is 55% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 lei (£14) | £61 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 lei (£7) | £15 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £83 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 lei (£20) | £72 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei (£3.21) | £7 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (£1.53) | £3.57 | - 57% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (£1.19) | £4.42 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £502 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 lei (£0.07) | £0.09 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 lei (£22) | £50 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (£3.16) | £11 | - 72% | |
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TOTAL | - 60% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 63 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 11, 2024.
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