Cost of living in Galaţi (Romania) is about the same as in Bauru (Brazil)
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| Food | - 1% | |||
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| Food in Galaţi (Romania) is about the same as in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (R$ 58) | R$ 38 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (R$ 32) | R$ 31 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 10 | + 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.23 lei (R$ 5.43) | R$ 4.82 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.14 lei (R$ 5.32) | R$ 7 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (R$ 18) | R$ 34 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.42 lei (R$ 4.39) | R$ 11 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.38 lei (R$ 3.06) | R$ 4.98 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.40 lei (R$ 4.37) | R$ 5.65 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (R$ 28) | R$ 37 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 9 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (R$ 2.77) | R$ 7 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Galaţi (Romania) is 24% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,334 lei (R$ 2,998) | R$ 2,404 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,189 lei (R$ 1,527) | R$ 1,420 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 lei (R$ 1,037) | R$ 250 | + 315% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,056 lei (R$ 1,357) | R$ 1,698 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 663 lei (R$ 852) | R$ 1,077 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 365 lei (R$ 469) | R$ 279 | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (R$ 41) | R$ 85 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,839 lei (R$ 2,363) | R$ 2,104 | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 413 lei (R$ 530) | R$ 602 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (R$ 48) | R$ 12 | + 309% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 lei (R$ 51) | R$ 14 | + 255% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Galaţi (Romania) is 5% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Bauru | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 lei (R$ 243) | R$ 218 | + 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 127 lei (R$ 163) | R$ 163 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 lei (R$ 299) | R$ 332 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 lei (R$ 368) | R$ 286 | + 28% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Galaţi (Romania) is 9% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,781 lei (R$ 111,468) | R$ 72,761 | + 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (R$ 8) | R$ 5.90 | + 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (R$ 86) | R$ 161 | - 46% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (R$ 27) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Galaţi (Romania) is 6% cheaper than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (R$ 26) | R$ 23 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (R$ 49) | R$ 79 | - 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 lei (R$ 178) | R$ 217 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.69 lei (R$ 6) | R$ 8 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (R$ 12) | R$ 4.01 | + 188% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (R$ 24) | R$ 41 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Galaţi (Romania) is 12% more expensive than in Bauru (Brazil) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Bauru | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 lei (R$ 106) | R$ 66 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 lei (R$ 56) | R$ 40 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 132 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 lei (R$ 151) | R$ 104 | + 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei (R$ 24) | R$ 22 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,568 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 lei (R$ 0.55) | R$ 0.81 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 lei (R$ 164) | R$ 104 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (R$ 24) | R$ 10 | + 145% | |
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TOTAL | + 3% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 110 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 17, 2025.
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