- 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 (Q56) | Q40 | + 39% | |
| 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) | Q21 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.71 lei (Q9) | Q12 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (Q23) | Q15 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.25 lei (Q10) | Q8 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (Q27) | Q38 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.89 lei (Q7) | Q18 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (Q4.23) | Q9 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (Q6) | Q11 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (Q54) | Q75 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.40 lei (Q10) | Q15 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.18 lei (Q4.12) | Q7 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 35% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,594 lei (Q4,899) | Q6,396 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (Q3,163) | Q4,601 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 408 lei (Q770) | Q690 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,616 lei (Q3,052) | Q4,905 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,092 lei (Q2,062) | Q3,545 | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (Q500) | Q450 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (Q66) | Q341 | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,505 lei (Q2,843) | Q3,536 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 361 lei (Q682) | Q747 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (Q68) | Q102 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 lei (Q48) | Q21 | + 126% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 23% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 269 lei (Q509) | Q430 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 158 lei (Q299) | Q466 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 331 lei (Q626) | Q745 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 374 lei (Q706) | Q699 | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 1% more expensive than in Guatemala | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,567 lei (Q152,171) | Q117,546 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.61 lei (Q11) | Q14 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (Q123) | Q118 | + 4% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 28% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (Q53) | Q42 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (Q54) | Q144 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 116 lei (Q218) | Q274 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (Q38) | Q50 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (Q25) | Q33 | - 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (Q28) | Q40 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.66 lei (Q11) | Q21 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (Q20) | Q17 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (Q55) | Q58 | - 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 lei (Q148) | Q157 | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (Q88) | Q89 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 146 lei (Q275) | Q185 | + 49% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (Q249) | Q373 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (Q40) | Q46 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (Q19) | Q29 | - 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (Q15) | Q25 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,444 lei (Q4,616) | Q4,893 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (Q1.45) | Q1.74 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 185 lei (Q350) | Q426 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (Q33) | Q23 | + 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.889
GTQ
/
RON
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Cost of living in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Guatemala
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