- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Paraguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 1% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29 lei (42,114 Gs) | 27,015 Gs | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 18 lei (26,759 Gs) | 26,542 Gs | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11 lei (16,051 Gs) | 12,663 Gs | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.61 lei (6,694 Gs) | 4,639 Gs | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (16,058 Gs) | 10,354 Gs | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.15 lei (7,480 Gs) | 10,514 Gs | - 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13 lei (19,502 Gs) | 19,480 Gs | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.92 lei (5,697 Gs) | 11,404 Gs | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.23 lei (3,235 Gs) | 5,746 Gs | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.19 lei (4,640 Gs) | 7,446 Gs | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 26 lei (37,771 Gs) | 47,201 Gs | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.40 lei (7,837 Gs) | 10,184 Gs | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.40 lei (3,485 Gs) | 4,167 Gs | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 48% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,630 lei (3,819,797 Gs) | 6,492,810 Gs | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,642 lei (2,384,307 Gs) | 3,211,130 Gs | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 393 lei (571,100 Gs) | 537,668 Gs | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,512 lei (2,195,592 Gs) | 6,081,660 Gs | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,024 lei (1,486,800 Gs) | 2,697,280 Gs | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 254 lei (369,170 Gs) | 479,087 Gs | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (51,251 Gs) | 276,256 Gs | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,542 lei (2,239,191 Gs) | 3,419,990 Gs | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 326 lei (473,368 Gs) | 543,265 Gs | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33 lei (48,549 Gs) | 33,413 Gs | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 lei (42,379 Gs) | 55,104 Gs | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 7% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 258 lei (374,502 Gs) | 318,081 Gs | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 142 lei (206,915 Gs) | 257,100 Gs | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 329 lei (477,410 Gs) | 478,697 Gs | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 357 lei (518,634 Gs) | 418,974 Gs | + 24% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 2% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 82,016 lei (119,113,815 Gs) | 86,364,500 Gs | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.17 lei (7,512 Gs) | 6,233 Gs | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (95,505 Gs) | 159,288 Gs | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 11% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27 lei (39,643 Gs) | 20,466 Gs | + 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 26 lei (37,486 Gs) | 28,234 Gs | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 107 lei (155,857 Gs) | 113,497 Gs | + 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (27,423 Gs) | 28,989 Gs | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (18,229 Gs) | 17,171 Gs | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (21,392 Gs) | 24,323 Gs | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.32 lei (7,721 Gs) | 12,089 Gs | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (15,173 Gs) | 9,673 Gs | + 57% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (40,839 Gs) | 47,485 Gs | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 19% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 73 lei (105,955 Gs) | 92,108 Gs | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 47 lei (67,623 Gs) | 69,949 Gs | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 143 lei (207,939 Gs) | 129,519 Gs | + 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 139 lei (202,467 Gs) | 171,170 Gs | + 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (30,398 Gs) | 27,971 Gs | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (14,754 Gs) | 17,387 Gs | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 7 lei (10,698 Gs) | 12,349 Gs | - 13% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,601 lei (3,777,026 Gs) | 3,500,000 Gs | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.88 lei (1,274 Gs) | 1,198 Gs | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 192 lei (279,302 Gs) | 171,256 Gs | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (24,011 Gs) | 11,993 Gs | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Paraguay
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