Cost of living in Romania compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 25% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 34 lei (49,963 Gs) | 31,983 Gs | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 21 lei (30,589 Gs) | 28,278 Gs | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13 lei (18,959 Gs) | 8,492 Gs | + 123% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5.05 lei (7,448 Gs) | 4,912 Gs | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12 lei (17,288 Gs) | 10,929 Gs | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5.42 lei (8,004 Gs) | 8,934 Gs | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15 lei (21,683 Gs) | 18,233 Gs | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3.80 lei (5,615 Gs) | 10,078 Gs | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 2.90 lei (4,279 Gs) | 6,134 Gs | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.27 lei (4,824 Gs) | 5,091 Gs | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 29 lei (42,663 Gs) | 37,191 Gs | + 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 5.80 lei (8,558 Gs) | 10,034 Gs | - 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2.56 lei (3,781 Gs) | 2,832 Gs | + 34% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Romania is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 2,918 lei (4,308,021 Gs) | 3,848,170 Gs | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,767 lei (2,608,507 Gs) | 2,578,830 Gs | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 394 lei (582,040 Gs) | 351,017 Gs | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,662 lei (2,453,600 Gs) | 2,314,020 Gs | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,146 lei (1,691,143 Gs) | 1,470,600 Gs | + 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 233 lei (343,678 Gs) | 266,641 Gs | + 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 35 lei (52,208 Gs) | 167,117 Gs | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,558 lei (2,299,594 Gs) | 2,030,480 Gs | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 355 lei (524,133 Gs) | 713,846 Gs | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38 lei (55,848 Gs) | 19,037 Gs | + 193% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29 lei (42,331 Gs) | 16,206 Gs | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is about the same as in Paraguay | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 238 lei (351,304 Gs) | 301,970 Gs | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 146 lei (215,546 Gs) | 236,044 Gs | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 324 lei (477,758 Gs) | 479,435 Gs | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356 lei (525,336 Gs) | 343,760 Gs | + 53% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 6% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 84,914 lei (125,357,852 Gs) | 88,284,400 Gs | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5.76 lei (8,508 Gs) | 6,091 Gs | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 68 lei (100,741 Gs) | 148,195 Gs | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 28% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25 lei (37,569 Gs) | 30,364 Gs | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 lei (44,733 Gs) | 39,592 Gs | + 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130 lei (191,752 Gs) | 115,553 Gs | + 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18 lei (26,329 Gs) | 22,638 Gs | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14 lei (21,196 Gs) | 18,773 Gs | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 17 lei (25,525 Gs) | 23,733 Gs | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6.00 lei (8,855 Gs) | 5,446 Gs | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10 lei (15,334 Gs) | 8,420 Gs | + 82% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 27 lei (40,495 Gs) | 41,582 Gs | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 29% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92 lei (136,397 Gs) | 80,214 Gs | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 49 lei (71,813 Gs) | 70,579 Gs | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 155 lei (228,244 Gs) | 199,342 Gs | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130 lei (192,550 Gs) | 145,855 Gs | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 22 lei (32,433 Gs) | 29,184 Gs | + 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12 lei (17,647 Gs) | 13,231 Gs | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8 lei (11,873 Gs) | 6,668 Gs | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,217 lei (3,273,160 Gs) | 3,043,170 Gs | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.60 lei (883 Gs) | 833 Gs | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 186 lei (274,623 Gs) | 196,363 Gs | + 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 18 lei (26,976 Gs) | 11,249 Gs | + 140% | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 13% more expensive than in Paraguay
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