- Cost of Living
- Romania
- Paraguay
- Comparison
Cost of living in Romania compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 5% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30 lei (43,647 Gs) | 27,732 Gs | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 19 lei (28,180 Gs) | 27,604 Gs | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12 lei (17,314 Gs) | 12,905 Gs | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4.70 lei (6,940 Gs) | 4,809 Gs | + 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (17,237 Gs) | 10,881 Gs | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.14 lei (7,597 Gs) | 10,152 Gs | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14 lei (21,098 Gs) | 19,218 Gs | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.96 lei (5,855 Gs) | 10,263 Gs | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.22 lei (3,286 Gs) | 5,770 Gs | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.29 lei (4,857 Gs) | 7,443 Gs | - 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 27 lei (40,480 Gs) | 47,588 Gs | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 5.37 lei (7,936 Gs) | 10,334 Gs | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.15 lei (3,179 Gs) | 3,886 Gs | - 18% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 40% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 2,548 lei (3,763,646 Gs) | 4,843,460 Gs | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,675 lei (2,474,586 Gs) | 3,322,490 Gs | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 407 lei (600,810 Gs) | 486,283 Gs | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 1,545 lei (2,281,906 Gs) | 5,196,180 Gs | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,045 lei (1,544,263 Gs) | 1,766,180 Gs | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 262 lei (387,331 Gs) | 248,909 Gs | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 34 lei (50,577 Gs) | 271,212 Gs | - 81% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 1,450 lei (2,141,850 Gs) | 2,833,610 Gs | - 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 343 lei (507,437 Gs) | 612,659 Gs | - 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35 lei (51,312 Gs) | 32,508 Gs | + 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24 lei (35,358 Gs) | 66,603 Gs | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 17% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 260 lei (384,447 Gs) | 325,337 Gs | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 147 lei (216,995 Gs) | 330,940 Gs | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 325 lei (480,130 Gs) | 469,316 Gs | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 373 lei (551,126 Gs) | 300,000 Gs | + 84% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 26% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 80,769 lei (119,326,248 Gs) | 173,924,000 Gs | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.47 lei (8,087 Gs) | 6,831 Gs | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 66 lei (97,365 Gs) | 178,450 Gs | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 14% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28 lei (40,815 Gs) | 30,048 Gs | + 36% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28 lei (41,231 Gs) | 52,762 Gs | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113 lei (167,281 Gs) | 150,000 Gs | + 12% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 19 lei (28,623 Gs) | 40,063 Gs | - 29% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 13 lei (19,610 Gs) | 21,006 Gs | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 15 lei (21,623 Gs) | 42,779 Gs | - 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5.43 lei (8,022 Gs) | 11,899 Gs | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11 lei (15,608 Gs) | 16,646 Gs | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 28 lei (41,327 Gs) | 54,361 Gs | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 4% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 76 lei (112,399 Gs) | 97,393 Gs | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46 lei (68,085 Gs) | 68,454 Gs | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 135 lei (198,749 Gs) | 258,840 Gs | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 129 lei (191,293 Gs) | 166,806 Gs | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 21 lei (30,666 Gs) | 25,000 Gs | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 10 lei (14,636 Gs) | 15,182 Gs | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (11,273 Gs) | 16,035 Gs | - 30% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 2,461 lei (3,635,912 Gs) | 3,733,330 Gs | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.76 lei (1,128 Gs) | 1,198 Gs | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175 lei (258,354 Gs) | 227,746 Gs | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 17 lei (25,218 Gs) | 12,967 Gs | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 19% cheaper than in Paraguay
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