Cost of living in Galati is 20% lower than in Budva (without rent).
Rent in Galati is 38% cheaper than in Budva.
Cost of living including rent in Galati is 30% lower than in Budva.
Food in Galati is 17% cheaper than in Budva.
Transport in Galati is 29% cheaper than in Budva.
| Galati | Budva | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Galati | Budva | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
10.6 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 33.7 $ | 46.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 7.23 $ | 8.69 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.24 $ | 3.17 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.24 $ | 2.35 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.77 $ | 1.97 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.54 $ | 1.47 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.02 $ | 0.94 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.81 $ | 1.8 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 3.4 $ | 3 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 8.28 $ | 8.74 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.33 $ | 7.24 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.82 $ | 11 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ | 1.99 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.62 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.95 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.05 $ | 1.5 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.64 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.55 $ | 1.97 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 4.5 $ | 8.53 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.04 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 5.52 $ | 3.87 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.56 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 16.9 $ | 37.2 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.53 $ | 1.64 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.97 $ | 12.1 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 31 $ | 30.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 5.35 $ | 8.18 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.87 $ | 3.44 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.06 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.02 $ | 2.09 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
85.2 $ | 95 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
133 $ | 144 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
7.87 $ | 29.2 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 304 $ | 502 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 520 $ | 1,102 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 376 $ | 694 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 612 $ | 1,512 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,404 $ | 3,476 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,230 $ | 2,526 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 705 $ | 853 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 7.19 % | 5.98 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 30.1 $ | 47.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.61 $ | 5.86 $ |
| Haircut | 3.38 $ | 10.4 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 69 $ | 111 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 63.1 $ | 96.6 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 404 $ | 412 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,051 $ | 9,609 $ |