Romanian currency is Leu (1€ = approximately 4.3 Lei). Prices differ from one part of Romania to another, but Galati is a very affordable place to live in. Prices in supermarkets aren’t high, especially comparing to Bucharest. Moreover supermarkets or local stores where you can buy fresh baked bread are everywhere. You can also get traditional meals in Chinese, Italian or French restaurants.The Romanian currency is Leu (RON) (1€ = approximately 4.70 RON). Prices vary from one part of Romania to another, but Galați is a very affordable place to live in. The estimated cost of living is 250 – 350 euros/month. Prices in supermarkets are not high, especially compared to Bucharest. Moreover, supermarkets or local stores where you can buy fresh baked bread are everywhere. You can also get traditional meals in Chinese, Italian or French restaurants.
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Milk (regular, 1 liter) |
| Average: 4 RON (90 € cents) | |
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Water (2 liter bottle) |
| Average: 3 RON (70 € cents) | |
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Chicken meat (500 gr) |
| Average: 15 RON (3 €) | |
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Egg carton (12 eggs) |
| Average: 10 RON (2 €) | |
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Tomatoes (1 kg) |
| Average: 5 RON (1.2 €) | |
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Cheese (500 gr) |
| Average: 12 RON (2.50 €) | |
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Apples (1 kg) |
| Average: 3.5 RON (80 € cents) | |
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Potatoes (1 kg) |
| Average: 3 RON (70 € cents) | |
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Beer from the supermarket (0.5 l) |
| Average: 3 RON (70 € cents) | |
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Loaf of white bread |
| Average: 1.5 RON (30 € cents) | |
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Two-way ticket (public transport) |
| Average: 4 RON (90 € cents ) | |
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Cinema - 1 ticket |
| Average: 22 RON (5 €) | |
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Restaurant meal (1 drink included) |
| Average: 30 RON (7 €) |
Our university has negotiated some discounts with local partners for the students and staff, which you might find them attractive. Please check this page: http://www.en.ugal.ro/informatii/partners
A taxi is also cheap, with a regular fare of 1.89 RON/km during the day and 1.99 RON/km during the night. Of course, if you want to save some money, you can take a walk on the beautiful streets of the old town leading to our university.
Unfortunately, in Romania you cannot purchase products by paying in cash with euro so, banks and exchange offices can be found everywhere. As a rule, exchange rates will be better outside shopping malls. Be prepared to show your ID card, as it is often demanded. In Galati you can find international banks such as BRD, ING, Raiffaisen Bank and also a lot of Romanian banks. MoneyGram and Western Union are in business almost everywhere.
As for shopping malls, there are enough of them. You can also find famous brands and souvenirs.
Just check it out yourself!
