Galati, Romania, Romania — cost of living
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Galati, Romania

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Galati, Romania

About Galati, Romania

Costs exclude rent
Single / month
$489
Family of 4 / mo
$1,268
Avg salary (after tax)
$792

Galati is a charming city in Romania , located near the Danube River. It is known for its beautiful waterfront and rich history. The city has a mix of modern buildings and old architecture, which gives it a unique character.

Data aggregated from public cost-of-living sources. See About for methodology.· Wikipedia · Galați· Updated May 22, 2026

Cost breakdown by category

Cost breakdown

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Fashion

  • Men's Dress ShoesUSD $121.47
  • Classic Jeans (e.g., Levi's 501)USD $54.3
  • Summer Dress from Chain Stores (e.g., Zara, H&M)USD $42.87
  • Midrange Nike Running ShoesUSD $85.74

Financial

  • Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed)USD $1.1
  • Average Monthly Salary After TaxUSD $787.91

Food - Beverages

  • Soft Drinks (350 ml Bottle)USD $2.43
  • Imported Beer (Small Bottle)USD $1.72
  • Local Draft Beer (Pint)USD $2.28
  • Bottled Water (350 ml)USD $2.15
  • CappuccinoUSD $2.15

Food - Dining

  • Casual Dining ExperienceUSD $12.87
  • Upscale Dinner for TwoUSD $42.87
  • Fast Food ComboUSD $5.72

Food - Grocery

  • Beef Round (1 kg)USD $11.02
  • Apples (1 kg)USD $1.18
  • Bananas (1 kg)USD $1.86
  • Oranges (1 kg)USD $1.48
  • Tomatoes (1 kg)USD $3.34
  • Potatoes (1 kg)USD $0.77
  • Onions (1 kg)USD $0.95
  • Lettuce (1 Head)USD $0.95
  • Bottled Water (1.5L)USD $0.7
  • Midrange Bottle of WineUSD $5.72
  • Marlboro (20-Pack)USD $6
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg)USD $7.24
  • Local Cheese (1 kg)USD $7.83
  • Dozen EggsUSD $3.42
  • White Rice (1 kg)USD $1.71
  • Fresh White Bread (1 kg)USD $1.33
  • Milk (1 litre)USD $2.02

Housing

  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments in City CenterUSD $136.04
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $284.7
  • Average Rent of 1-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $227.45
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment in City CenterUSD $567.72
  • Average Rent of 3-Bedroom Apartment Outside City CenterUSD $447.09
  • Average Cost per Square Foot for Apartments Outside City CenterUSD $107.51

Leisure

  • Monthly Fee for Fitness Club Membership (1 Adult)USD $25.72
  • Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend)USD $11.43
  • Cinema Ticket (International Release)USD $14.29
  • Monthly Fee for Private Kindergarten (1 Child)USD $457.25
  • Yearly Cost for International Primary School (1 Child)USD $6,287

Transportation

  • Average Taxi Fare for 1 kmUSD $1.3
  • Average Rate to Start a Taxi RideUSD $0.78
  • Average Price of a New Compact Hatchback CarUSD $22,617
  • 1 Hour Taxi WaitUSD $7.12
  • Average Monthly Cost of Public Transport PassUSD $14.29
  • Average Price of a New Sedan CarUSD $32,543
  • One-Way Local Transport FareUSD $0.58

Utilities (Monthly)

  • Internet Service (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited)USD $10.01
  • Average Monthly Cost for Essential Utilities in a 915 sq. ft. ApartmentUSD $172.49

Costs reflect a typical lifestyle in each place, excluding rent unless stated. Numbers are a starting point — always cross-check before big decisions.

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How we calculate these numbers

When local data is missing (e.g. salary for a smaller city), we estimate from peer cities in the same country using a median ratio.

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