Cost of living in Galaţi (Romania) is about the same as in Algiers (Algeria)
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Food | - 6% | |||
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Food in Galaţi (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Galaţi | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (1,339 Dinar) | 1,005 Dinar | + 33% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (739 Dinar) | 674 Dinar | + 10% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (405 Dinar) | 424 Dinar | - 5% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.23 lei (124 Dinar) | 125 Dinar | - 0% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei (275 Dinar) | 267 Dinar | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.14 lei (122 Dinar) | 100 Dinar | + 22% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (402 Dinar) | 630 Dinar | - 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.42 lei (101 Dinar) | 415 Dinar | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.38 lei (70 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.40 lei (100 Dinar) | 242 Dinar | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (638 Dinar) | 1,526 Dinar | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (205 Dinar) | 154 Dinar | + 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (64 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 26% | |
Housing | - 13% | |||
Housing in Galaţi (Romania) is 13% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Galaţi | Algiers | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,334 lei (68,703 Dinar) | 96,885 Dinar | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,189 lei (34,990 Dinar) | 50,756 Dinar | - 31% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 lei (23,755 Dinar) | 5,504 Dinar | + 332% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,056 lei (31,091 Dinar) | 59,551 Dinar | - 48% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 663 lei (19,516 Dinar) | 31,876 Dinar | - 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 365 lei (10,737 Dinar) | 4,564 Dinar | + 135% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (934 Dinar) | 2,542 Dinar | - 63% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,839 lei (54,148 Dinar) | 45,960 Dinar | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 413 lei (12,145 Dinar) | 23,550 Dinar | - 48% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (1,094 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 46% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 lei (1,170 Dinar) | 570 Dinar | + 105% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Galaţi (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 lei (5,572 Dinar) | 5,654 Dinar | - 1% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 127 lei (3,746 Dinar) | 6,658 Dinar | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 lei (6,847 Dinar) | 16,279 Dinar | - 58% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 lei (8,424 Dinar) | 11,546 Dinar | - 27% | |
Transportation | + 21% | |||
Transportation in Galaţi (Romania) is 21% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,781 lei (2,554,573 Dinar) | 4,034,430 Dinar | - 37% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (182 Dinar) | 43 Dinar | + 319% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (1,976 Dinar) | 1,358 Dinar | + 45% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (618 Dinar) | 506 Dinar | + 22% | |
Personal Care | + 23% | |||
Personal Care in Galaţi (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Galaţi | Algiers | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (604 Dinar) | 562 Dinar | + 8% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (1,122 Dinar) | 435 Dinar | + 158% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 lei (4,077 Dinar) | 1,894 Dinar | + 115% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 306 Dinar | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (437 Dinar) | 505 Dinar | - 13% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (377 Dinar) | 284 Dinar | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.69 lei (138 Dinar) | 164 Dinar | - 16% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (264 Dinar) | 280 Dinar | - 6% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (558 Dinar) | 405 Dinar | + 38% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Galaţi (Romania) is 7% cheaper than in Algiers (Algeria) | ||||
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Galaţi | Algiers | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 lei (2,436 Dinar) | 2,027 Dinar | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 44 lei (1,293 Dinar) | 1,302 Dinar | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,867 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 lei (3,464 Dinar) | 5,763 Dinar | - 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei (561 Dinar) | 867 Dinar | - 35% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (267 Dinar) | 296 Dinar | - 10% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (209 Dinar) | 474 Dinar | - 56% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 72,557 Dinar | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 lei (12 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 lei (3,766 Dinar) | 3,886 Dinar | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (553 Dinar) | 347 Dinar | + 60% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 291 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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