Cost of living in Galaţi (Romania) is 23% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India)
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| Food in Galaţi (Romania) is 18% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Galaţi (Romania) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| 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 in Galaţi (Romania) is 13% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Galaţi (Romania) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| 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 in Galaţi (Romania) is 21% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Galaţi (Romania) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| 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 in Galaţi (Romania) is 44% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Galaţi (Romania) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| 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 in Galaţi (Romania) is 51% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Galaţi (Romania) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| 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 in Galaţi (Romania) is 7% more expensive than in Ghaziabad (India) | ||
| Galaţi (Romania) | Ghaziabad (India) | Diff |
| 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% |
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For example, you would need at least ₨72,606 (4,061 lei) in Galaţi to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with ₨59,000 in Ghaziabad.