- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Guatemala
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Guatemala
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (Q55) | Q44 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (Q35) | Q42 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (Q22) | Q26 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.64 lei (Q9) | Q11 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (Q21) | Q14 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.08 lei (Q10) | Q9 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (Q26) | Q40 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.01 lei (Q8) | Q18 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.15 lei (Q4.02) | Q8 | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.23 lei (Q6) | Q10 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (Q51) | Q74 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 lei (Q10) | Q15 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.05 lei (Q3.84) | Q6 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 38% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,586 lei (Q4,846) | Q6,396 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,683 lei (Q3,153) | Q4,601 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 396 lei (Q743) | Q690 | + 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,537 lei (Q2,879) | Q4,827 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,031 lei (Q1,931) | Q3,545 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 265 lei (Q497) | Q464 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 36 lei (Q67) | Q389 | - 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,532 lei (Q2,870) | Q3,457 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 339 lei (Q636) | Q755 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34 lei (Q64) | Q59 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 22 lei (Q42) | Q20 | + 104% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 28% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 259 lei (Q484) | Q647 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 143 lei (Q268) | Q404 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 317 lei (Q594) | Q716 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 363 lei (Q679) | Q770 | - 12% | |
| 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 | 83,002 lei (Q155,513) | Q128,369 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.33 lei (Q10) | Q7 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (Q122) | Q124 | - 1% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 26% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 29 lei (Q55) | Q45 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (Q52) | Q136 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 112 lei (Q209) | Q261 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (Q35) | Q49 | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (Q24) | Q30 | - 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 14 lei (Q26) | Q41 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.23 lei (Q10) | Q16 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (Q19) | Q13 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 lei (Q51) | Q62 | - 18% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 6% cheaper than in Guatemala | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 lei (Q137) | Q157 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (Q85) | Q83 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 132 lei (Q248) | Q178 | + 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (Q243) | Q301 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 20 lei (Q38) | Q47 | - 19% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (Q19) | Q26 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (Q14) | Q25 | - 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,533 lei (Q4,746) | Q4,218 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.83 lei (Q1.56) | Q1.12 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 182 lei (Q342) | Q483 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (Q31) | Q23 | + 36% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
1.874
GTQ
/
RON
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Cost of living in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Guatemala
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