Cost of living in Romania compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 40% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44 lei (77,110 Gs) | 55,484 Gs | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31 lei (54,790 Gs) | 37,343 Gs | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 17 lei (29,486 Gs) | 13,978 Gs | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (12,765 Gs) | 6,853 Gs | + 86% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13 lei (21,939 Gs) | 14,769 Gs | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (16,363 Gs) | 14,191 Gs | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (39,739 Gs) | 21,236 Gs | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.85 lei (8,461 Gs) | 13,852 Gs | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.45 lei (6,018 Gs) | 8,531 Gs | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.83 lei (8,426 Gs) | 6,644 Gs | + 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 34 lei (58,482 Gs) | 57,162 Gs | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 lei (18,441 Gs) | 13,739 Gs | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.39 lei (5,908 Gs) | 2,233 Gs | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 47% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,456 lei (6,027,125 Gs) | 5,104,250 Gs | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,543 lei (4,434,656 Gs) | 2,919,660 Gs | + 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 502 lei (875,912 Gs) | 271,125 Gs | + 223% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,453 lei (4,277,984 Gs) | 2,704,580 Gs | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,637 lei (2,855,180 Gs) | 1,809,640 Gs | + 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 389 lei (678,351 Gs) | 165,092 Gs | + 311% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (71,417 Gs) | 95,719 Gs | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,317 lei (2,296,432 Gs) | 1,876,020 Gs | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 515 lei (897,524 Gs) | 874,120 Gs | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 74 lei (128,983 Gs) | 35,452 Gs | + 264% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43 lei (75,467 Gs) | 35,127 Gs | + 115% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 26% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370 lei (645,752 Gs) | 370,415 Gs | + 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 147 lei (256,805 Gs) | 272,470 Gs | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 366 lei (638,752 Gs) | 703,722 Gs | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 430 lei (750,451 Gs) | 358,269 Gs | + 109% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 15% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,453 lei (210,059,093 Gs) | 126,411,000 Gs | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (12,563 Gs) | 7,788 Gs | + 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 102 lei (177,504 Gs) | 214,210 Gs | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 86% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 86% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (43,446 Gs) | 45,894 Gs | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (52,733 Gs) | 43,573 Gs | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 272 lei (473,757 Gs) | 100,000 Gs | + 374% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (40,156 Gs) | 46,249 Gs | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 lei (39,280 Gs) | 19,467 Gs | + 102% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 lei (52,485 Gs) | 32,729 Gs | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (13,562 Gs) | 9,895 Gs | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 17 lei (28,941 Gs) | 11,954 Gs | + 142% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 68 lei (119,432 Gs) | 42,883 Gs | + 179% | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 11% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 150 lei (261,981 Gs) | 91,709 Gs | + 186% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62 lei (108,972 Gs) | 80,079 Gs | + 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 248 lei (432,960 Gs) | 149,342 Gs | + 190% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 227 lei (395,621 Gs) | 236,696 Gs | + 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 33 lei (57,265 Gs) | 95,112 Gs | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 16 lei (27,075 Gs) | 24,542 Gs | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13 lei (22,457 Gs) | 9,149 Gs | + 145% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,950 lei (6,888,633 Gs) | 6,000,000 Gs | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 lei (436 Gs) | 2,200 Gs | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 180 lei (314,472 Gs) | 168,863 Gs | + 86% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 28 lei (48,556 Gs) | 10,238 Gs | + 374% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Romania is 31% more expensive than in Paraguay
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