- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Paraguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 2% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (42,390 Gs) | 29,851 Gs | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (27,270 Gs) | 28,271 Gs | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (16,720 Gs) | 11,874 Gs | + 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.72 lei (6,763 Gs) | 4,967 Gs | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (16,983 Gs) | 11,469 Gs | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.24 lei (7,498 Gs) | 10,152 Gs | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (20,636 Gs) | 19,218 Gs | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.86 lei (5,528 Gs) | 10,263 Gs | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.24 lei (3,209 Gs) | 5,770 Gs | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.30 lei (4,718 Gs) | 6,740 Gs | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 28 lei (39,559 Gs) | 46,705 Gs | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.41 lei (7,737 Gs) | 9,877 Gs | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.18 lei (3,116 Gs) | 3,758 Gs | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 37% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,580 lei (3,692,857 Gs) | 5,099,050 Gs | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,653 lei (2,365,598 Gs) | 2,941,620 Gs | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 412 lei (590,146 Gs) | 521,071 Gs | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,611 lei (2,306,626 Gs) | 5,196,180 Gs | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,080 lei (1,546,315 Gs) | 1,766,180 Gs | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 264 lei (377,963 Gs) | 213,788 Gs | + 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (50,029 Gs) | 205,077 Gs | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,489 lei (2,130,812 Gs) | 2,753,190 Gs | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 363 lei (518,886 Gs) | 612,659 Gs | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (50,795 Gs) | 31,300 Gs | + 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25 lei (35,112 Gs) | 66,603 Gs | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 267 lei (382,490 Gs) | 300,746 Gs | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 155 lei (221,848 Gs) | 330,940 Gs | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 329 lei (471,180 Gs) | 466,036 Gs | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 369 lei (528,366 Gs) | 364,953 Gs | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 18% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,356 lei (115,017,964 Gs) | 137,741,000 Gs | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.60 lei (8,020 Gs) | 6,055 Gs | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 65 lei (93,412 Gs) | 166,714 Gs | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 15% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (40,430 Gs) | 30,048 Gs | + 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 29 lei (41,642 Gs) | 52,762 Gs | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 115 lei (164,385 Gs) | 150,000 Gs | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 20 lei (28,428 Gs) | 40,063 Gs | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (19,314 Gs) | 21,006 Gs | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (21,488 Gs) | 42,779 Gs | - 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.60 lei (8,020 Gs) | 11,899 Gs | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (15,028 Gs) | 16,646 Gs | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 29 lei (41,001 Gs) | 54,361 Gs | - 25% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 2% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 78 lei (111,255 Gs) | 97,802 Gs | + 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (66,092 Gs) | 68,505 Gs | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (205,713 Gs) | 258,840 Gs | - 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 132 lei (188,840 Gs) | 175,024 Gs | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (29,851 Gs) | 26,256 Gs | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (13,884 Gs) | 14,725 Gs | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (11,232 Gs) | 14,265 Gs | - 21% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,435 lei (3,485,009 Gs) | 3,750,000 Gs | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.77 lei (1,101 Gs) | 1,198 Gs | - 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (262,227 Gs) | 243,288 Gs | + 8% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (24,754 Gs) | 9,748 Gs | + 154% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Paraguay
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