Cost of living in Galaţi (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Albacete or in Galaţi? You can help!
Improve the prices for Albacete! Improve the prices for Galaţi!
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 102 prices entered by 7 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | - 41% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Galaţi (Romania) is 41% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Galaţi | Albacete | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (€9) | €17 | - 45% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (€5.05) | €9 | - 43% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (€2.76) | €4.93 | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.23 lei (€0.85) | €0.78 | + 9% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei (€1.88) | €2.82 | - 33% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.14 lei (€0.83) | €2.09 | - 60% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (€2.74) | €7 | - 60% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.42 lei (€0.69) | €1.75 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.38 lei (€0.48) | €1.51 | - 68% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.40 lei (€0.68) | €0.91 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (€4.35) | €4.33 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (€1.40) | €1.68 | - 17% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (€0.43) | €0.66 | - 34% | |
Housing | - 42% | |||
Housing in Galaţi (Romania) is 42% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Galaţi | Albacete | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,334 lei (€469) | €786 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,189 lei (€239) | €529 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 lei (€162) | €93 | + 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,056 lei (€212) | €516 | - 59% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 663 lei (€133) | €382 | - 65% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 365 lei (€73) | €57 | + 29% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (€6) | €33 | - 81% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,839 lei (€370) | €411 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 413 lei (€83) | €76 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (€7) | €8 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 lei (€8) | €10 | - 23% | |
Clothes | - 21% | |||
Clothes in Galaţi (Romania) is 21% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Galaţi | Albacete | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 lei (€38) | €59 | - 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 127 lei (€26) | €27 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 lei (€47) | €70 | - 33% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 lei (€58) | €75 | - 23% | |
Transportation | - 30% | |||
Transportation in Galaţi (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Galaţi | Albacete | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,781 lei (€17,440) | €21,957 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (€1.24) | €1.67 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (€13) | €18 | - 25% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (€4.22) | €17 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | + 1% | |||
Personal Care in Galaţi (Romania) is about the same as in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Galaţi | Albacete | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (€4.13) | €4.74 | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (€8) | €5.10 | + 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 lei (€28) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | €3.52 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (€2.99) | €2.10 | + 42% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (€2.57) | €3.19 | - 19% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.69 lei (€0.94) | €1.30 | - 28% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (€1.80) | €1.42 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (€3.81) | €12 | - 69% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Galaţi (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Albacete (Spain) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Galaţi | Albacete | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 lei (€17) | €23 | - 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44 lei (€9) | €14 | - 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 lei (€24) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei (€3.83) | €7 | - 46% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (€1.82) | €1.76 | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (€1.42) | €3.17 | - 55% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 lei (€0.09) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 lei (€26) | €40 | - 36% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (€3.78) | €5.28 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 31% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 102 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.20097
EUR
/
RON
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Taipei is 18% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 28% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Paris is 44% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Sydney is 65% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Seoul is about the same as in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Glasgow is 48% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Shanghai is 17% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in London is 114% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii is 71% more expensive than in Tokyo
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,500 in Albacete you would need to make just about €1,723 (8,575 lei) in Galaţi.
Do you live in Albacete? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Perugia (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Almería (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Thessaloniki (Greece)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Haifa (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Grenoble (France)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Plovdiv (Bulgaria)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Basel (Switzerland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nantes (France)
Prices recently added
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Fukuoka costs ¥450 (18 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Shizuoka costs ¥1,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- 12 doses box of antibiotics in Onitsha costs 1,000 ₦ (about 1 hour ago)
- 1 us gal of gasoline in Richmond, Virginia costs $0.87 (about 2 hours ago)
- Public transport in New York City costs $134 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Windsor costs C$15 (about 4 hours ago)