Cost of living in Romania compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 14% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 33 lei (54,001 Gs) | 58,534 Gs | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 20 lei (32,055 Gs) | 30,419 Gs | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (19,181 Gs) | 9,261 Gs | + 107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.16 lei (8,318 Gs) | 5,224 Gs | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11 lei (18,505 Gs) | 11,637 Gs | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7 lei (10,591 Gs) | 8,501 Gs | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (22,889 Gs) | 13,549 Gs | + 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.27 lei (6,895 Gs) | 12,663 Gs | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.63 lei (4,236 Gs) | 6,914 Gs | - 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.44 lei (5,545 Gs) | 5,394 Gs | + 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (44,231 Gs) | 32,595 Gs | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 6 lei (9,694 Gs) | 10,669 Gs | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.63 lei (4,243 Gs) | 2,839 Gs | + 49% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 7% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,078 lei (4,963,979 Gs) | 5,169,570 Gs | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,972 lei (3,181,086 Gs) | 1,946,370 Gs | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 441 lei (710,530 Gs) | 317,195 Gs | + 124% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,911 lei (3,082,008 Gs) | 3,215,610 Gs | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,184 lei (1,910,197 Gs) | 1,850,250 Gs | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 299 lei (482,484 Gs) | 322,395 Gs | + 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (54,874 Gs) | 83,425 Gs | - 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,295 lei (2,087,854 Gs) | 1,918,290 Gs | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 378 lei (608,979 Gs) | 971,002 Gs | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 36 lei (58,755 Gs) | 21,880 Gs | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 lei (32,153 Gs) | 26,821 Gs | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 70% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302 lei (487,605 Gs) | 241,003 Gs | + 102% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 183 lei (295,766 Gs) | 186,683 Gs | + 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 339 lei (546,110 Gs) | 440,088 Gs | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364 lei (587,546 Gs) | 214,873 Gs | + 173% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 19% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,123 lei (142,130,822 Gs) | 70,819,800 Gs | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 4.90 lei (7,898 Gs) | 5,703 Gs | + 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 72 lei (115,460 Gs) | 152,324 Gs | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 52% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32 lei (51,212 Gs) | 25,139 Gs | + 104% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 37 lei (60,029 Gs) | 31,726 Gs | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135 lei (217,421 Gs) | 121,329 Gs | + 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21 lei (33,247 Gs) | 27,357 Gs | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (21,064 Gs) | 15,374 Gs | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 16 lei (25,904 Gs) | 20,772 Gs | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.16 lei (8,323 Gs) | 7,176 Gs | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (16,198 Gs) | 9,663 Gs | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36 lei (58,364 Gs) | 43,259 Gs | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 21% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93 lei (150,603 Gs) | 69,952 Gs | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 51 lei (82,327 Gs) | 61,162 Gs | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 144 lei (231,719 Gs) | 115,724 Gs | + 100% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 191 lei (308,631 Gs) | 169,041 Gs | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25 lei (39,809 Gs) | 23,716 Gs | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (18,682 Gs) | 21,279 Gs | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9 lei (13,786 Gs) | 10,849 Gs | + 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,659 lei (4,289,076 Gs) | 4,670,990 Gs | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.47 lei (764 Gs) | 1,181 Gs | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 173 lei (278,779 Gs) | 235,139 Gs | + 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 lei (32,476 Gs) | 10,871 Gs | + 199% | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 20% more expensive than in Paraguay
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