Cost of living in Galaţi (Romania) is 36% cheaper than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Galaţi (Romania) is 11% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (72元) | 47元 | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (40元) | 36元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 14 lei (22元) | 12元 | + 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.23 lei (7元) | 12元 | - 47% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9 lei (15元) | 17元 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.14 lei (7元) | 10元 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (22元) | 54元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.42 lei (5.39元) | 15元 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.38 lei (3.75元) | 6元 | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.40 lei (5.36元) | 6元 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (34元) | 79元 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (11元) | 10元 | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.16 lei (3.41元) | 10元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Galaţi (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,334 lei (3,680元) | 16,590元 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,189 lei (1,874元) | 8,120元 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 807 lei (1,272元) | 382元 | + 233% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,056 lei (1,665元) | 7,358元 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 663 lei (1,045元) | 4,126元 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 365 lei (575元) | 193元 | + 199% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 32 lei (50元) | 91元 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,839 lei (2,900元) | 1,862元 | + 56% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 413 lei (651元) | 560元 | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (59元) | 34元 | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 lei (63元) | 56元 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Galaţi (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 189 lei (298元) | 441元 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 127 lei (201元) | 252元 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 233 lei (367元) | 597元 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 286 lei (451元) | 797元 | - 43% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Galaţi (Romania) is 32% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,781 lei (136,829元) | 154,765元 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6 lei (10元) | 8元 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (106元) | 249元 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 21 lei (33元) | 38元 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Galaţi (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21 lei (32元) | 28元 | + 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 lei (60元) | 46元 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 138 lei (218元) | 242元 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 43元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15 lei (23元) | 38元 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 13 lei (20元) | 25元 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.69 lei (7元) | 10元 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9 lei (14元) | 14元 | + 0% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 19 lei (30元) | 86元 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Galaţi (Romania) is 19% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Galaţi | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 83 lei (130元) | 239元 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 44 lei (69元) | 120元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 951元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 118 lei (186元) | 200元 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 19 lei (30元) | 73元 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (14元) | 28元 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (11元) | 10元 | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,423元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.42 lei (0.67元) | 0.41元 | + 62% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 128 lei (202元) | 389元 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 19 lei (30元) | 20元 | + 49% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 44 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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