Cost of living in Galaţi, Romania vs Ghaziabad, India
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Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Galaţi (Romania) is 18% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 lei (₨673) | ₨524 | + 29% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (₨381) | ₨232 | + 64% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (₨199) | ₨178 | + 12% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 lei (₨72) | ₨53 | + 34% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei (₨162) | ₨74 | + 119% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.22 lei (₨76) | ₨38 | + 97% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 lei (₨190) | ₨147 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.44 lei (₨62) | ₨133 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.17 lei (₨39) | ₨19 | + 109% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.03 lei (₨54) | ₨109 | - 50% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (₨401) | ₨819 | - 51% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (₨109) | ₨75 | + 44% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.84 lei (₨33) | ₨27 | + 22% | |
Housing | + 13% | |||
Housing in Galaţi (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,400 lei (₨25,025) | ₨21,065 | + 19% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,196 lei (₨21,379) | ₨15,843 | + 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 458 lei (₨8,197) | ₨3,761 | + 118% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 920 lei (₨16,457) | ₨28,261 | - 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 679 lei (₨12,132) | ₨9,442 | + 28% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (₨6,012) | ₨3,583 | + 68% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (₨643) | ₨967 | - 33% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,848 lei (₨33,042) | ₨36,957 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350 lei (₨6,260) | ₨11,203 | - 44% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (₨645) | ₨332 | + 95% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (₨617) | ₨148 | + 316% | |
Clothes | + 21% | |||
Clothes in Galaţi (Romania) is 21% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 191 lei (₨3,414) | ₨2,276 | + 50% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (₨2,577) | ₨2,500 | + 3% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 245 lei (₨4,373) | ₨3,034 | + 44% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296 lei (₨5,298) | ₨2,269 | + 133% | |
Transportation | + 44% | |||
Transportation in Galaţi (Romania) is 44% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,668 lei (₨1,549,428) | ₨734,341 | + 111% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.53 lei (₨99) | ₨67 | + 49% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 73 lei (₨1,305) | ₨1,157 | + 13% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 lei (₨299) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Galaţi (Romania) is 51% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 lei (₨402) | ₨174 | + 131% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 lei (₨621) | ₨500 | + 24% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei (₨2,020) | ₨500 | + 304% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (₨371) | ₨250 | + 48% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (₨220) | ₨152 | + 44% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (₨211) | ₨189 | + 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.35 lei (₨78) | ₨106 | - 27% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (₨172) | ₨73 | + 137% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 lei (₨315) | ₨190 | + 65% | |
Entertainment | + 7% | |||
Entertainment in Galaţi (Romania) is 7% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei (₨1,105) | ₨1,199 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (₨688) | ₨451 | + 52% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 lei (₨1,788) | ₨1,423 | + 26% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (₨1,612) | ₨1,473 | + 9% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (₨287) | ₨525 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (₨161) | ₨164 | - 2% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.67 lei (₨101) | ₨177 | - 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400 lei (₨7,151) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (₨10) | ₨2.83 | + 237% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 114 lei (₨2,044) | ₨2,533 | - 19% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (₨286) | ₨187 | + 53% | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on March 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Galaţi (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨82,451 (4,612 lei) in Galaţi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨67,000 in Ghaziabad.
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