Cost of living in Romania compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 32% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47 lei (73,390 Gs) | 50,826 Gs | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 27 lei (41,888 Gs) | 30,946 Gs | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (24,648 Gs) | 12,482 Gs | + 97% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (10,897 Gs) | 6,704 Gs | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15 lei (23,163 Gs) | 13,326 Gs | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (13,287 Gs) | 14,309 Gs | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (28,754 Gs) | 19,993 Gs | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.70 lei (7,380 Gs) | 14,315 Gs | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.57 lei (5,609 Gs) | 8,801 Gs | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.89 lei (6,109 Gs) | 6,949 Gs | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32 lei (50,501 Gs) | 45,924 Gs | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (11,381 Gs) | 11,554 Gs | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.14 lei (6,497 Gs) | 2,805 Gs | + 132% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 17% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,524 lei (5,536,056 Gs) | 4,948,050 Gs | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,239 lei (3,517,812 Gs) | 2,856,580 Gs | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 540 lei (848,311 Gs) | 335,567 Gs | + 153% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,941 lei (3,048,844 Gs) | 3,412,450 Gs | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,427 lei (2,242,131 Gs) | 2,118,850 Gs | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 370 lei (580,609 Gs) | 246,035 Gs | + 136% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (64,100 Gs) | 105,424 Gs | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,591 lei (2,500,127 Gs) | 2,480,070 Gs | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 548 lei (860,613 Gs) | 946,702 Gs | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 49 lei (77,534 Gs) | 30,945 Gs | + 151% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 lei (78,071 Gs) | 21,590 Gs | + 262% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 7% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 311 lei (489,053 Gs) | 289,345 Gs | + 69% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 178 lei (280,284 Gs) | 301,974 Gs | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 334 lei (523,995 Gs) | 644,237 Gs | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 432 lei (678,803 Gs) | 475,173 Gs | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 17% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,484 lei (156,302,178 Gs) | 69,046,000 Gs | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (12,422 Gs) | 8,709 Gs | + 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 87 lei (135,954 Gs) | 185,918 Gs | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 34% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35 lei (54,791 Gs) | 21,390 Gs | + 156% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (47,238 Gs) | 53,867 Gs | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 209 lei (329,094 Gs) | 130,959 Gs | + 151% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (37,784 Gs) | 27,793 Gs | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17 lei (26,187 Gs) | 20,520 Gs | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20 lei (31,268 Gs) | 30,107 Gs | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (13,452 Gs) | 11,025 Gs | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13 lei (20,854 Gs) | 16,486 Gs | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 lei (68,136 Gs) | 91,177 Gs | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 4% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 131 lei (205,601 Gs) | 114,005 Gs | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 63 lei (98,287 Gs) | 73,275 Gs | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 117 lei (184,448 Gs) | 164,396 Gs | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 203 lei (318,674 Gs) | 246,499 Gs | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 lei (47,129 Gs) | 44,770 Gs | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (18,383 Gs) | 23,244 Gs | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (15,576 Gs) | 13,802 Gs | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,070 lei (4,823,139 Gs) | 5,591,640 Gs | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.36 lei (568 Gs) | 1,626 Gs | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184 lei (288,950 Gs) | 279,107 Gs | + 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (35,127 Gs) | 10,557 Gs | + 233% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 17% more expensive than in Paraguay
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