Cost of living in Romania compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 24% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 lei (51,262 Gs) | 37,541 Gs | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (30,429 Gs) | 29,176 Gs | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (18,913 Gs) | 9,446 Gs | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.11 lei (7,818 Gs) | 5,166 Gs | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (17,567 Gs) | 11,562 Gs | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 lei (10,054 Gs) | 9,701 Gs | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (21,571 Gs) | 14,517 Gs | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.35 lei (6,665 Gs) | 11,451 Gs | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.67 lei (4,082 Gs) | 6,374 Gs | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 lei (5,263 Gs) | 5,589 Gs | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (41,988 Gs) | 30,352 Gs | + 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (9,203 Gs) | 10,802 Gs | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.63 lei (4,027 Gs) | 2,362 Gs | + 70% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 13% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,078 lei (4,712,229 Gs) | 4,623,210 Gs | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,972 lei (3,019,756 Gs) | 2,100,030 Gs | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 441 lei (674,495 Gs) | 332,861 Gs | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911 lei (2,925,702 Gs) | 2,954,220 Gs | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,184 lei (1,813,320 Gs) | 1,876,040 Gs | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 299 lei (458,014 Gs) | 259,000 Gs | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (52,091 Gs) | 76,904 Gs | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,295 lei (1,981,967 Gs) | 1,834,130 Gs | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378 lei (578,094 Gs) | 640,392 Gs | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (55,775 Gs) | 21,306 Gs | + 162% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (30,523 Gs) | 15,309 Gs | + 99% | |
| Clothes | + 59% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 59% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 lei (462,875 Gs) | 258,070 Gs | + 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183 lei (280,766 Gs) | 180,412 Gs | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 lei (518,413 Gs) | 431,218 Gs | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364 lei (557,748 Gs) | 287,255 Gs | + 94% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 11% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,123 lei (134,922,598 Gs) | 75,065,300 Gs | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.88 lei (7,473 Gs) | 5,796 Gs | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 71 lei (108,611 Gs) | 154,078 Gs | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 43% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (48,615 Gs) | 25,989 Gs | + 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37 lei (56,985 Gs) | 38,307 Gs | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135 lei (207,398 Gs) | 125,587 Gs | + 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (31,561 Gs) | 27,357 Gs | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (19,996 Gs) | 14,890 Gs | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (24,590 Gs) | 21,386 Gs | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.16 lei (7,901 Gs) | 6,254 Gs | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (15,377 Gs) | 10,088 Gs | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 lei (55,404 Gs) | 42,465 Gs | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 16% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 lei (142,965 Gs) | 69,952 Gs | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 lei (78,152 Gs) | 61,162 Gs | + 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (219,967 Gs) | 115,724 Gs | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191 lei (292,979 Gs) | 169,041 Gs | + 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (37,790 Gs) | 23,716 Gs | + 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (17,734 Gs) | 21,279 Gs | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (13,087 Gs) | 10,849 Gs | + 21% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,659 lei (4,071,553 Gs) | 4,670,990 Gs | - 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.55 lei (843 Gs) | 1,181 Gs | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 173 lei (264,640 Gs) | 235,139 Gs | + 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (30,851 Gs) | 10,871 Gs | + 184% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 15, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 19% more expensive than in Paraguay
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