Cost of living in Galaţi, Romania vs Maui, United States
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Food | - 68% | |||
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Food in Galaţi (Romania) is 68% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 lei ($9) | $19 | - 51% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei ($5.18) | $9 | - 45% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei ($2.71) | $7 | - 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 lei ($0.97) | $1.69 | - 42% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei ($2.20) | $6 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.22 lei ($1.03) | $7 | - 85% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 lei ($2.59) | $10 | - 74% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.44 lei ($0.84) | $4.89 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.17 lei ($0.53) | $2.41 | - 78% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.03 lei ($0.74) | $3.43 | - 79% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei ($5.46) | $16 | - 66% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei ($1.48) | $2.56 | - 42% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.84 lei ($0.45) | $4.30 | - 90% | |
Housing | - 79% | |||
Housing in Galaţi (Romania) is 79% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,400 lei ($340) | $2,610 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,196 lei ($291) | $1,963 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 458 lei ($112) | $279 | - 60% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 920 lei ($224) | $1,732 | - 87% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 679 lei ($165) | $1,316 | - 87% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei ($82) | $143 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei ($9) | $41 | - 79% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,848 lei ($450) | $450 | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350 lei ($85) | $132 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei ($9) | $14 | - 39% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei ($8) | $26 | - 68% | |
Clothes | - 49% | |||
Clothes in Galaţi (Romania) is 49% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 191 lei ($46) | $66 | - 29% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei ($35) | $75 | - 53% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 245 lei ($59) | $101 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296 lei ($72) | $172 | - 58% | |
Transportation | - 29% | |||
Transportation in Galaţi (Romania) is 29% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,668 lei ($21,082) | $25,902 | - 19% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.53 lei ($1.35) | $1.03 | + 31% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 73 lei ($18) | $42 | - 58% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 lei ($4.15) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Galaţi (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 lei ($5.47) | $12 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 lei ($8) | $29 | - 70% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei ($27) | $115 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei ($5.05) | $9 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei ($3.00) | $4.89 | - 39% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei ($2.87) | $5.81 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.35 lei ($1.06) | $5.70 | - 81% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei ($2.34) | $2.05 | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 lei ($4.28) | $25 | - 83% | |
Entertainment | - 64% | |||
Entertainment in Galaţi (Romania) is 64% cheaper than in Maui (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei ($15) | $58 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei ($9) | $26 | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 lei ($24) | $123 | - 80% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei ($22) | $110 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei ($3.90) | $13 | - 69% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei ($2.20) | $6 | - 64% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.67 lei ($1.38) | $7 | - 79% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400 lei ($97) | $429 | - 77% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei ($0.13) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 114 lei ($28) | $51 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei ($3.90) | $10 | - 62% | |
TOTAL | - 65% |

These prices were last updated on April 17, 2021.
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Cost of living in Galaţi (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in Maui (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $7,300 in Maui you would need to make just about $2,572 (10,575 lei) in Galaţi.
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