Cost of living in Romania compared to Paraguay
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| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 40% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48 lei (75,058 Gs) | 47,191 Gs | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28 lei (43,324 Gs) | 31,746 Gs | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (24,198 Gs) | 11,405 Gs | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (10,739 Gs) | 6,581 Gs | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (22,705 Gs) | 13,043 Gs | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8 lei (13,123 Gs) | 10,481 Gs | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18 lei (27,946 Gs) | 19,160 Gs | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.66 lei (7,313 Gs) | 13,407 Gs | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.51 lei (5,506 Gs) | 8,504 Gs | - 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.92 lei (6,150 Gs) | 7,748 Gs | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (49,408 Gs) | 46,038 Gs | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 7 lei (11,119 Gs) | 11,349 Gs | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.17 lei (6,543 Gs) | 2,584 Gs | + 153% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 21% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,551 lei (5,573,522 Gs) | 4,659,690 Gs | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,256 lei (3,540,170 Gs) | 2,753,080 Gs | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 510 lei (800,887 Gs) | 347,393 Gs | + 131% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,968 lei (3,087,931 Gs) | 3,327,500 Gs | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,466 lei (2,300,364 Gs) | 1,999,970 Gs | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 361 lei (566,752 Gs) | 244,329 Gs | + 132% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41 lei (64,339 Gs) | 105,424 Gs | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,647 lei (2,584,655 Gs) | 2,890,870 Gs | - 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 616 lei (967,312 Gs) | 946,702 Gs | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 52 lei (80,842 Gs) | 30,031 Gs | + 169% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 50 lei (77,754 Gs) | 24,226 Gs | + 221% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 10% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 315 lei (493,714 Gs) | 289,345 Gs | + 71% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181 lei (284,544 Gs) | 297,615 Gs | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 338 lei (531,226 Gs) | 623,869 Gs | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 428 lei (672,387 Gs) | 475,173 Gs | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 16% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 99,484 lei (156,135,214 Gs) | 69,046,000 Gs | + 126% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8 lei (12,484 Gs) | 8,810 Gs | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 85 lei (133,819 Gs) | 185,918 Gs | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 34% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (47,248 Gs) | 21,390 Gs | + 121% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (46,603 Gs) | 53,867 Gs | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 196 lei (306,984 Gs) | 130,959 Gs | + 134% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24 lei (37,715 Gs) | 28,690 Gs | + 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 16 lei (25,346 Gs) | 20,520 Gs | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 19 lei (29,608 Gs) | 26,576 Gs | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9 lei (13,842 Gs) | 11,581 Gs | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 14 lei (21,312 Gs) | 12,702 Gs | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43 lei (67,656 Gs) | 75,395 Gs | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 5% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 128 lei (200,237 Gs) | 124,599 Gs | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 64 lei (99,838 Gs) | 73,869 Gs | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 125 lei (196,169 Gs) | 164,396 Gs | + 19% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 192 lei (301,049 Gs) | 256,883 Gs | + 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 30 lei (47,532 Gs) | 44,732 Gs | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (18,577 Gs) | 23,399 Gs | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10 lei (15,140 Gs) | 14,463 Gs | + 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,334 lei (5,233,249 Gs) | 5,591,640 Gs | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.36 lei (572 Gs) | 1,626 Gs | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 188 lei (294,327 Gs) | 279,107 Gs | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 22 lei (35,212 Gs) | 10,557 Gs | + 234% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,210 prices entered by 192 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Romania is 19% more expensive than in Paraguay
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