- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 24% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (Q56) | Q44 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (Q36) | Q42 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (Q22) | Q27 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.72 lei (Q9) | Q12 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (Q22) | Q16 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.17 lei (Q9) | Q10 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (Q27) | Q29 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.89 lei (Q7) | Q19 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.30 lei (Q4.22) | Q10 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.28 lei (Q6) | Q11 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (Q54) | Q69 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.48 lei (Q10) | Q15 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.24 lei (Q4.12) | Q13 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,672 lei (Q4,907) | Q7,074 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,681 lei (Q3,088) | Q3,915 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 415 lei (Q762) | Q1,344 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,626 lei (Q2,985) | Q4,287 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,166 lei (Q2,142) | Q2,498 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 271 lei (Q497) | Q527 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 37 lei (Q67) | Q387 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,513 lei (Q2,779) | Q3,375 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 352 lei (Q646) | Q689 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 37 lei (Q69) | Q77 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 23 lei (Q42) | Q54 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 10% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 293 lei (Q537) | Q416 | + 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 156 lei (Q287) | Q363 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 337 lei (Q620) | Q709 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 386 lei (Q710) | Q716 | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 23% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,831 lei (Q152,131) | Q119,901 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.69 lei (Q10) | Q7 | + 57% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 67 lei (Q123) | Q118 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 27% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 26 lei (Q49) | Q43 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 34 lei (Q63) | Q126 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 129 lei (Q236) | Q273 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (Q36) | Q56 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (Q25) | Q33 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (Q29) | Q43 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.76 lei (Q11) | Q20 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (Q19) | Q21 | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (Q54) | Q60 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80 lei (Q147) | Q154 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 lei (Q86) | Q94 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 145 lei (Q265) | Q247 | + 7% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 146 lei (Q268) | Q247 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (Q37) | Q40 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (Q18) | Q20 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (Q14) | Q18 | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,379 lei (Q4,369) | Q7,396 | - 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (Q1.41) | Q1.02 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 190 lei (Q348) | Q380 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (Q32) | Q23 | + 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.837
GTQ
/
RON
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Cost of living in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Guatemala
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