Cost of living in Romania compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35 lei (Q65) | Q81 | - 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 19 lei (Q36) | Q44 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (Q23) | Q21 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.14 lei (Q10) | Q11 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (Q21) | Q14 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 6 lei (Q12) | Q8 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (Q27) | Q26 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.31 lei (Q8) | Q16 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.71 lei (Q5.05) | Q10 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.49 lei (Q7) | Q12 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (Q52) | Q90 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.86 lei (Q11) | Q14 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.60 lei (Q4.86) | Q8 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 17% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,097 lei (Q5,780) | Q6,545 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,005 lei (Q3,743) | Q3,437 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 443 lei (Q827) | Q468 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911 lei (Q3,567) | Q4,411 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,184 lei (Q2,211) | Q2,110 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 299 lei (Q558) | Q280 | + 99% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (Q64) | Q253 | - 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,269 lei (Q2,368) | Q3,055 | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378 lei (Q705) | Q683 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39 lei (Q72) | Q80 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (Q37) | Q38 | - 2% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 10% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 lei (Q564) | Q460 | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183 lei (Q342) | Q296 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 342 lei (Q638) | Q725 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364 lei (Q680) | Q777 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 19% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,123 lei (Q164,479) | Q131,670 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.87 lei (Q9) | Q6 | + 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 71 lei (Q132) | Q129 | + 3% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 22% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (Q59) | Q44 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37 lei (Q69) | Q124 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135 lei (Q253) | Q250 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (Q38) | Q48 | - 20% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (Q24) | Q34 | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (Q30) | Q47 | - 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.33 lei (Q10) | Q16 | - 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (Q19) | Q17 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 lei (Q68) | Q77 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 13% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95 lei (Q178) | Q176 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 50 lei (Q94) | Q83 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (Q268) | Q196 | + 37% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191 lei (Q357) | Q460 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (Q46) | Q61 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (Q22) | Q34 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (Q16) | Q35 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,659 lei (Q4,963) | Q5,407 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 lei (Q1.03) | Q1.28 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 174 lei (Q325) | Q353 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (Q38) | Q27 | + 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
Exchange rate:
1.866
GTQ
/
RON
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,185 prices entered by 198 different people.
Cost of living in Romania is 8% cheaper than in Guatemala
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