Cost of living in Galaţi, Romania vs Lima, Peru
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Galaţi (Romania) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 lei (S/. 34) | S/. 24 | + 41% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (S/. 19) | S/. 17 | + 16% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (S/. 10) | S/. 7 | + 37% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 lei (S/. 3.61) | S/. 4.20 | - 14% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei (S/. 8) | S/. 6 | + 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.22 lei (S/. 3.81) | S/. 3.81 | + 0% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 lei (S/. 10) | S/. 13 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.44 lei (S/. 3.11) | S/. 4.41 | - 29% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.17 lei (S/. 1.96) | S/. 2.44 | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.03 lei (S/. 2.74) | S/. 5.23 | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei (S/. 20) | S/. 42 | - 52% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (S/. 5.50) | S/. 7 | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.84 lei (S/. 1.67) | S/. 1.62 | + 3% | |
Housing | - 33% | |||
Housing in Galaţi (Romania) is 33% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,400 lei (S/. 1,264) | S/. 2,914 | - 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,196 lei (S/. 1,080) | S/. 1,676 | - 36% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 458 lei (S/. 414) | S/. 205 | + 102% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 920 lei (S/. 831) | S/. 2,252 | - 63% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 679 lei (S/. 613) | S/. 1,169 | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei (S/. 304) | S/. 160 | + 90% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (S/. 33) | S/. 69 | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,848 lei (S/. 1,669) | S/. 1,261 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350 lei (S/. 316) | S/. 339 | - 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (S/. 33) | S/. 34 | - 5% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (S/. 31) | S/. 17 | + 79% | |
Clothes | + 25% | |||
Clothes in Galaţi (Romania) is 25% more expensive than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 191 lei (S/. 172) | S/. 155 | + 11% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei (S/. 130) | S/. 89 | + 46% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 245 lei (S/. 221) | S/. 249 | - 11% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296 lei (S/. 268) | S/. 248 | + 8% | |
Transportation | - 15% | |||
Transportation in Galaţi (Romania) is 15% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,668 lei (S/. 78,277) | S/. 66,001 | + 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.53 lei (S/. 5.00) | S/. 3.71 | + 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 73 lei (S/. 66) | S/. 122 | - 46% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 lei (S/. 15) | S/. 38 | - 60% | |
Personal Care | - 2% | |||
Personal Care in Galaţi (Romania) is about the same as in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 lei (S/. 20) | S/. 21 | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 lei (S/. 31) | S/. 22 | + 46% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei (S/. 102) | S/. 73 | + 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (S/. 19) | S/. 19 | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei (S/. 11) | S/. 13 | - 15% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei (S/. 11) | S/. 17 | - 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.35 lei (S/. 3.93) | S/. 4.59 | - 14% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (S/. 9) | S/. 4.43 | + 96% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 lei (S/. 16) | S/. 43 | - 63% | |
Entertainment | - 31% | |||
Entertainment in Galaţi (Romania) is 31% cheaper than in Lima (Peru) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei (S/. 56) | S/. 35 | + 60% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei (S/. 35) | S/. 34 | + 3% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 lei (S/. 90) | S/. 90 | + 1% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei (S/. 81) | S/. 107 | - 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei (S/. 14) | S/. 25 | - 43% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei (S/. 8) | S/. 13 | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.67 lei (S/. 5.12) | S/. 8 | - 35% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400 lei (S/. 361) | S/. 1,819 | - 80% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (S/. 0.48) | S/. 0.61 | - 20% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 114 lei (S/. 103) | S/. 163 | - 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei (S/. 14) | S/. 16 | - 10% | |
TOTAL | - 16% |

These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require S/. 8,400 in Lima you would need to make just about S/. 7,069 (7,827 lei) in Galaţi.
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