Cost of living in Galaţi, Romania vs Liege, Belgium
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Food | - 54% | |||
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Food in Galaţi (Romania) is 54% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 lei (€8) | €16 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (€4.37) | €8 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (€2.29) | €5.42 | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 lei (€0.82) | €1.03 | - 21% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei (€1.86) | €3.86 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.22 lei (€0.87) | €2.79 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 lei (€2.18) | €4.87 | - 55% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.44 lei (€0.71) | €2.29 | - 69% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.17 lei (€0.45) | €1.65 | - 73% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.03 lei (€0.62) | €1.56 | - 60% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (€4.60) | €7 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (€1.25) | €2.04 | - 39% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.84 lei (€0.38) | €1.34 | - 72% | |
Housing | - 58% | |||
Housing in Galaţi (Romania) is 58% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,400 lei (€287) | €795 | - 64% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,196 lei (€245) | €612 | - 60% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 458 lei (€94) | €138 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 920 lei (€189) | €557 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 679 lei (€139) | €431 | - 68% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (€69) | €123 | - 44% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (€7) | €36 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,848 lei (€379) | €440 | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350 lei (€72) | €109 | - 34% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (€7) | €10 | - 27% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (€7) | €9 | - 21% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Galaţi (Romania) is 38% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 191 lei (€39) | €81 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (€30) | €41 | - 27% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 245 lei (€50) | €94 | - 47% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296 lei (€61) | €97 | - 38% | |
Transportation | - 44% | |||
Transportation in Galaţi (Romania) is 44% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,668 lei (€17,773) | €23,679 | - 25% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.53 lei (€1.13) | €1.43 | - 21% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 73 lei (€15) | €36 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 16 lei (€3.33) | €18 | - 81% | |
Personal Care | - 35% | |||
Personal Care in Galaţi (Romania) is 35% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 lei (€4.61) | €8 | - 40% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 lei (€7) | €13 | - 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei (€23) | €27 | - 16% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (€4.26) | €5.06 | - 16% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (€2.53) | €3.12 | - 19% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (€2.42) | €3.14 | - 23% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.35 lei (€0.89) | €1.93 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (€1.97) | €2.33 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 lei (€3.61) | €16 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 60% | |||
Entertainment in Galaţi (Romania) is 60% cheaper than in Liege (Belgium) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei (€13) | €33 | - 62% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (€8) | €16 | - 51% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 lei (€21) | €73 | - 72% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (€18) | €63 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (€3.29) | €7 | - 50% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (€1.85) | €2.42 | - 24% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.67 lei (€1.16) | €2.71 | - 57% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400 lei (€82) | €466 | - 82% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.40 lei (€0.08) | €0.20 | - 60% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 114 lei (€23) | €33 | - 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (€3.29) | €6 | - 46% | |
TOTAL | - 52% |

These prices were last updated on January 24, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require €2,200 in Liege you would need to make just about €1,067 (5,203 lei) in Galaţi.
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