Cost of living in Romania compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 12% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Romania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 45 lei (Q79) | Q85 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 25 lei (Q43) | Q48 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (Q28) | Q29 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (Q11) | Q13 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (Q25) | Q19 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (Q15) | Q12 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (Q32) | Q43 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.74 lei (Q8) | Q17 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.50 lei (Q6) | Q10 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.84 lei (Q7) | Q11 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 33 lei (Q57) | Q96 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (Q12) | Q17 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.93 lei (Q7) | Q7 | + 1% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Romania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,450 lei (Q6,006) | Q7,202 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,340 lei (Q4,074) | Q3,994 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473 lei (Q823) | Q469 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,014 lei (Q3,507) | Q5,319 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,491 lei (Q2,596) | Q2,839 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322 lei (Q561) | Q402 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (Q67) | Q204 | - 67% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,476 lei (Q2,570) | Q3,194 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 432 lei (Q752) | Q728 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44 lei (Q77) | Q113 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55 lei (Q95) | Q26 | + 271% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 4% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Romania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 317 lei (Q552) | Q392 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei (Q315) | Q335 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 333 lei (Q580) | Q737 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 417 lei (Q726) | Q519 | + 40% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 21% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Romania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,948 lei (Q174,025) | Q154,051 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (Q14) | Q10 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 83 lei (Q144) | Q326 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 29% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Romania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (Q48) | Q54 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (Q50) | Q200 | - 75% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 212 lei (Q368) | Q284 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23 lei (Q40) | Q41 | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (Q28) | Q36 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 18 lei (Q31) | Q40 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (Q14) | Q19 | - 24% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (Q24) | Q17 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 49 lei (Q86) | Q89 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is about the same as in Guatemala | ||||
| Romania | Guatemala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 126 lei (Q220) | Q157 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 65 lei (Q113) | Q85 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 136 lei (Q237) | Q278 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 193 lei (Q335) | Q337 | - 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27 lei (Q47) | Q58 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (Q20) | Q30 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (Q17) | Q17 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei (Q5,806) | Q4,498 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.38 lei (Q0.65) | Q1.22 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 191 lei (Q333) | Q381 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 23 lei (Q39) | Q32 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | - 14% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 14% cheaper than in Guatemala
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