Cost of living in Galaţi, Romania vs San Francisco, California, United States
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Food | - 65% | |||
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Food in Galaţi (Romania) is 65% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 38 lei ($9) | $18 | - 48% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei ($5.27) | $9 | - 42% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei ($2.76) | $5.20 | - 47% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.00 lei ($0.99) | $1.16 | - 15% | |
12 eggs, large | 9 lei ($2.24) | $5.18 | - 57% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 4.22 lei ($1.04) | $4.92 | - 79% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 11 lei ($2.63) | $12 | - 78% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.44 lei ($0.85) | $4.15 | - 79% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.17 lei ($0.54) | $2.18 | - 75% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.03 lei ($0.75) | $5.54 | - 86% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 22 lei ($5.55) | $18 | - 69% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei ($1.51) | $2.51 | - 40% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1.84 lei ($0.46) | $3.82 | - 88% | |
Housing | - 86% | |||
Housing in Galaţi (Romania) is 86% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 1,400 lei ($346) | $3,960 | - 91% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,196 lei ($296) | $3,733 | - 92% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 458 lei ($113) | $128 | - 11% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 920 lei ($228) | $2,888 | - 92% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 679 lei ($168) | $2,294 | - 93% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336 lei ($83) | $101 | - 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 36 lei ($9) | $48 | - 82% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,848 lei ($457) | $518 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 350 lei ($87) | $139 | - 38% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei ($9) | $11 | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei ($9) | $42 | - 80% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Galaţi (Romania) is 30% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 191 lei ($47) | $62 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 144 lei ($36) | $46 | - 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 245 lei ($60) | $105 | - 42% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296 lei ($73) | $171 | - 57% | |
Transportation | - 57% | |||
Transportation in Galaţi (Romania) is 57% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,668 lei ($21,433) | $23,115 | - 7% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.53 lei ($1.37) | $0.95 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 73 lei ($18) | $92 | - 80% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 17 lei ($4.14) | $19 | - 78% | |
Personal Care | - 61% | |||
Personal Care in Galaţi (Romania) is 61% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 22 lei ($5.56) | $9 | - 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 35 lei ($9) | $12 | - 28% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei ($28) | $132 | - 79% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei ($5.13) | $7 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 12 lei ($3.05) | $4.80 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 12 lei ($2.92) | $8 | - 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 4.35 lei ($1.08) | $4.63 | - 77% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei ($2.38) | $2.49 | - 5% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 18 lei ($4.35) | $32 | - 87% | |
Entertainment | - 74% | |||
Entertainment in Galaţi (Romania) is 74% cheaper than in San Francisco, California (United States) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 62 lei ($15) | $61 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 38 lei ($10) | $31 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100 lei ($25) | $263 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 90 lei ($22) | $109 | - 80% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 16 lei ($3.96) | $15 | - 73% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 9 lei ($2.23) | $5.19 | - 57% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 5.67 lei ($1.40) | $8 | - 83% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 400 lei ($99) | $405 | - 76% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei ($0.13) | $0.35 | - 63% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 114 lei ($28) | $111 | - 75% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 16 lei ($3.96) | $11 | - 65% | |
TOTAL | - 72% |

These prices were last updated on March 05, 2021.
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