Cost of living in Romania compared to Paraguay
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Food | + 42% | |||
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Food in Romania is 42% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (78,413 Gs) | 44,760 Gs | + 75% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30 lei (47,276 Gs) | 35,531 Gs | + 33% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 lei (23,284 Gs) | 11,703 Gs | + 99% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 8 lei (12,589 Gs) | 6,566 Gs | + 92% | |
12 eggs, large | 15 lei (23,775 Gs) | 15,085 Gs | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9 lei (15,018 Gs) | 12,040 Gs | + 25% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 23 lei (36,539 Gs) | 19,727 Gs | + 85% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5.28 lei (8,442 Gs) | 16,499 Gs | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.14 lei (6,616 Gs) | 9,216 Gs | - 28% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.78 lei (7,644 Gs) | 6,206 Gs | + 23% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35 lei (55,366 Gs) | 53,491 Gs | + 4% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9 lei (14,886 Gs) | 12,204 Gs | + 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.14 lei (5,018 Gs) | 2,942 Gs | + 71% | |
Housing | + 17% | |||
Housing in Romania is 17% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,678 lei (5,880,692 Gs) | 5,387,270 Gs | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,402 lei (3,840,463 Gs) | 3,277,070 Gs | + 17% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 752 lei (1,202,174 Gs) | 585,133 Gs | + 105% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,223 lei (3,554,849 Gs) | 3,259,990 Gs | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,443 lei (2,307,920 Gs) | 1,938,440 Gs | + 19% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 424 lei (677,369 Gs) | 333,974 Gs | + 103% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 38 lei (61,332 Gs) | 104,277 Gs | - 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,546 lei (2,471,233 Gs) | 2,219,130 Gs | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609 lei (974,525 Gs) | 1,118,420 Gs | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46 lei (74,083 Gs) | 34,932 Gs | + 112% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35 lei (55,350 Gs) | 43,451 Gs | + 27% | |
Clothes | + 6% | |||
Clothes in Romania is 6% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 251 lei (402,096 Gs) | 298,853 Gs | + 35% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 176 lei (282,162 Gs) | 295,415 Gs | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 341 lei (545,628 Gs) | 578,156 Gs | - 6% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 382 lei (611,162 Gs) | 474,224 Gs | + 29% | |
Transportation | - 9% | |||
Transportation in Romania is 9% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 92,766 lei (148,324,181 Gs) | 122,347,000 Gs | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (11,593 Gs) | 8,180 Gs | + 42% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 96 lei (153,152 Gs) | 246,453 Gs | - 38% | |
Personal Care | + 36% | |||
Personal Care in Romania is 36% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 36 lei (57,275 Gs) | 33,789 Gs | + 70% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (48,331 Gs) | 62,938 Gs | - 23% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 240 lei (383,057 Gs) | 161,160 Gs | + 138% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25 lei (39,945 Gs) | 25,522 Gs | + 57% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18 lei (28,988 Gs) | 23,909 Gs | + 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 25 lei (39,825 Gs) | 27,175 Gs | + 47% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7 lei (11,217 Gs) | 11,005 Gs | + 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 18 lei (28,203 Gs) | 15,693 Gs | + 80% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45 lei (71,682 Gs) | 75,948 Gs | - 6% | |
Entertainment | - 34% | |||
Entertainment in Romania is 34% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 110 lei (175,876 Gs) | 89,229 Gs | + 97% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 58 lei (92,115 Gs) | 84,105 Gs | + 10% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148 lei (235,969 Gs) | 126,976 Gs | + 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 225 lei (359,231 Gs) | 261,695 Gs | + 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 32 lei (50,890 Gs) | 49,902 Gs | + 2% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (24,362 Gs) | 21,456 Gs | + 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (18,600 Gs) | 14,431 Gs | + 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,666 lei (5,861,889 Gs) | 7,009,490 Gs | - 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.53 lei (848 Gs) | 5,000 Gs | - 83% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 183 lei (293,263 Gs) | 244,037 Gs | + 20% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 24 lei (39,167 Gs) | 10,796 Gs | + 263% | |
TOTAL | + 0% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,652 prices entered by 168 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is about the same as in Paraguay
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