Cost of living in Romania compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Romania is 50% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49 lei (86,806 Gs) | 61,475 Gs | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33 lei (57,954 Gs) | 40,617 Gs | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 16 lei (29,051 Gs) | 13,075 Gs | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7 lei (12,692 Gs) | 7,080 Gs | + 79% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14 lei (24,346 Gs) | 13,841 Gs | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 11 lei (18,956 Gs) | 12,092 Gs | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 24 lei (42,467 Gs) | 24,195 Gs | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 4.94 lei (8,758 Gs) | 13,695 Gs | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 3.31 lei (5,876 Gs) | 7,537 Gs | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.58 lei (8,129 Gs) | 6,968 Gs | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31 lei (55,605 Gs) | 37,779 Gs | + 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11 lei (20,216 Gs) | 12,739 Gs | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3.29 lei (5,838 Gs) | 2,904 Gs | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 63% | |||
| Housing in Romania is 63% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,329 lei (5,902,426 Gs) | 5,551,030 Gs | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,665 lei (4,725,498 Gs) | 3,075,460 Gs | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 552 lei (978,580 Gs) | 234,846 Gs | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,560 lei (4,539,061 Gs) | 2,831,630 Gs | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,807 lei (3,203,801 Gs) | 2,179,170 Gs | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 373 lei (661,470 Gs) | 124,541 Gs | + 431% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45 lei (79,668 Gs) | 72,452 Gs | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,344 lei (2,383,168 Gs) | 1,864,080 Gs | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 447 lei (791,880 Gs) | 829,533 Gs | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 61 lei (108,244 Gs) | 23,462 Gs | + 361% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80 lei (141,934 Gs) | 25,870 Gs | + 449% | |
| Clothes | + 42% | |||
| Clothes in Romania is 42% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 350 lei (620,689 Gs) | 283,441 Gs | + 119% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 152 lei (269,488 Gs) | 249,833 Gs | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 365 lei (647,103 Gs) | 695,907 Gs | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 397 lei (704,502 Gs) | 281,010 Gs | + 151% | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Romania is 56% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,790 lei (224,827,821 Gs) | 104,601,000 Gs | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7 lei (12,807 Gs) | 7,156 Gs | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 115 lei (204,397 Gs) | 152,812 Gs | + 34% | |
| Personal Care | + 97% | |||
| Personal Care in Romania is 97% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30 lei (52,983 Gs) | 39,549 Gs | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 46 lei (81,999 Gs) | 43,248 Gs | + 90% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 271 lei (480,877 Gs) | 139,817 Gs | + 244% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22 lei (38,838 Gs) | 30,682 Gs | + 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23 lei (39,957 Gs) | 18,413 Gs | + 117% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24 lei (42,925 Gs) | 32,799 Gs | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8 lei (14,654 Gs) | 9,714 Gs | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16 lei (28,363 Gs) | 12,070 Gs | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 73 lei (129,861 Gs) | 62,751 Gs | + 107% | |
| Entertainment | + 83% | |||
| Entertainment in Romania is 83% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Romania | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 155 lei (275,028 Gs) | 92,993 Gs | + 196% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 61 lei (108,508 Gs) | 62,949 Gs | + 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 237 lei (421,135 Gs) | 148,226 Gs | + 184% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 209 lei (369,862 Gs) | 216,748 Gs | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 31 lei (55,492 Gs) | 59,470 Gs | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15 lei (26,372 Gs) | 28,229 Gs | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12 lei (22,113 Gs) | 9,833 Gs | + 125% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,692 lei (6,547,421 Gs) | 3,845,800 Gs | + 70% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.25 lei (443 Gs) | 400 Gs | + 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 218 lei (386,467 Gs) | 196,247 Gs | + 97% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 27 lei (48,017 Gs) | 8,525 Gs | + 463% | |
| TOTAL | + 61% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 18, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Romania is 61% more expensive than in Paraguay
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