- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 11% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (Q57) | Q43 | + 31% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (Q37) | Q42 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (Q23) | Q28 | - 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.70 lei (Q9) | Q11 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (Q22) | Q14 | + 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.14 lei (Q10) | Q9 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (Q27) | Q38 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 lei (Q8) | Q18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (Q4.28) | Q8 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (Q6) | Q11 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (Q53) | Q74 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 lei (Q10) | Q14 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.15 lei (Q4.14) | Q7 | - 38% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 36% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,548 lei (Q4,905) | Q6,396 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (Q3,225) | Q4,601 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (Q783) | Q690 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,545 lei (Q2,974) | Q4,724 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,045 lei (Q2,013) | Q3,545 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 262 lei (Q505) | Q450 | + 12% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (Q66) | Q387 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,450 lei (Q2,792) | Q3,344 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 343 lei (Q661) | Q755 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (Q67) | Q59 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (Q46) | Q20 | + 130% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 23% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 260 lei (Q501) | Q628 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 lei (Q283) | Q404 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (Q626) | Q716 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (Q718) | Q686 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 15% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,769 lei (Q155,527) | Q137,477 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (Q11) | Q7 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (Q127) | Q133 | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 20% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (Q53) | Q45 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (Q54) | Q121 | - 56% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei (Q218) | Q254 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (Q37) | Q49 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (Q26) | Q30 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (Q28) | Q40 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.43 lei (Q10) | Q16 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (Q20) | Q13 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (Q54) | Q58 | - 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 6% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (Q146) | Q150 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (Q89) | Q84 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (Q259) | Q178 | + 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 lei (Q249) | Q309 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (Q40) | Q47 | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (Q19) | Q25 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (Q15) | Q25 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,461 lei (Q4,739) | Q4,893 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (Q1.47) | Q1.12 | + 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 lei (Q337) | Q444 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (Q33) | Q24 | + 39% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.926
GTQ
/
RON
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Cost of living in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Guatemala
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