Cost of living in Galaţi (Romania) is 58% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
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| Food | - 42% | |||
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| Food in Galaţi (Romania) is 42% 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) | £15 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (£4.37) | £5.39 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (£2.40) | £2.54 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.23 lei (£0.74) | £1.13 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (£1.63) | £2.28 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.14 lei (£0.72) | £1.79 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (£2.38) | £2.69 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.42 lei (£0.60) | £1.84 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.38 lei (£0.41) | £0.85 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.40 lei (£0.59) | £1.60 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (£3.77) | £7 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (£1.21) | £1.61 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (£0.38) | £1.12 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 63% | |||
| Housing in Galaţi (Romania) is 63% 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 (£406) | £1,159 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,189 lei (£207) | £904 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 lei (£141) | £297 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,056 lei (£184) | £569 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 663 lei (£115) | £453 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 365 lei (£64) | £125 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (£5.52) | £25 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,839 lei (£320) | £386 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 413 lei (£72) | £110 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (£6) | £7 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 lei (£7) | £12 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Galaţi (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 lei (£33) | £44 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 127 lei (£22) | £26 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 lei (£41) | £54 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 lei (£50) | £74 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Galaţi (Romania) is 72% 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 (£15,113) | £24,333 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (£1.08) | £1.62 | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (£12) | £89 | - 87% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (£3.66) | £15 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Galaţi (Romania) is 23% 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 (£3.58) | £3.03 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (£7) | £4.55 | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 lei (£24) | £62 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | £2.75 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (£2.59) | £1.32 | + 97% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (£2.23) | £3.71 | - 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.69 lei (£0.82) | £1.73 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (£1.56) | £1.61 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (£3.30) | £13 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Galaţi (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 lei (£14) | £31 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 lei (£8) | £15 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | £62 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 lei (£20) | £50 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei (£3.32) | £8 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (£1.58) | £2.86 | - 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (£1.23) | £3.20 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | £389 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 lei (£0.07) | £0.09 | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 lei (£22) | £32 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (£3.27) | £13 | - 75% | |
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TOTAL | - 58% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 116 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 21, 2023.
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