Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 24% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Paraguay | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,191 Gs (26,540 Riels) | 25,280 Riels | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,746 Gs (17,854 Riels) | 25,459 Riels | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,405 Gs (6,414 Riels) | 13,441 Riels | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,581 Gs (3,701 Riels) | 7,546 Riels | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,726 Gs (7,157 Riels) | 6,758 Riels | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,481 Gs (5,895 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,160 Gs (10,776 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,407 Gs (7,540 Riels) | 12,860 Riels | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,504 Gs (4,783 Riels) | 5,049 Riels | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,748 Gs (4,357 Riels) | 3,950 Riels | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,038 Gs (25,891 Riels) | 43,370 Riels | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,349 Gs (6,382 Riels) | 7,000 Riels | - 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,584 Gs (1,453 Riels) | 3,463 Riels | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 33% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Paraguay | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,659,690 Gs (2,620,571 Riels) | 4,806,670 Riels | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,753,080 Gs (1,548,310 Riels) | 2,871,620 Riels | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 347,393 Gs (195,371 Riels) | 418,746 Riels | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,327,500 Gs (1,871,359 Riels) | 2,818,270 Riels | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,999,970 Gs (1,124,767 Riels) | 1,421,030 Riels | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,329 Gs (137,409 Riels) | 235,955 Riels | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 105,424 Gs (59,290 Riels) | 70,232 Riels | - 16% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,890,870 Gs (1,625,802 Riels) | 1,127,500 Riels | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (532,417 Riels) | 550,000 Riels | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,031 Gs (16,889 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 69% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,226 Gs (13,624 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 36% | |
| Clothes | + 74% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 74% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Paraguay | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289,345 Gs (162,725 Riels) | 250,000 Riels | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 297,615 Gs (167,376 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 737% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 623,869 Gs (350,859 Riels) | 600,000 Riels | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 475,173 Gs (267,233 Riels) | 90,000 Riels | + 197% | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 47% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Paraguay | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,046,000 Gs (38,830,904 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,810 Gs (4,955 Riels) | 4,650 Riels | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (104,559 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is about the same as in Cambodia | ||||
| Paraguay | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (12,030 Riels) | 11,494 Riels | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (30,294 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,959 Gs (73,650 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28,690 Gs (16,135 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (11,540 Riels) | 16,203 Riels | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26,576 Gs (14,946 Riels) | 11,996 Riels | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,581 Gs (6,513 Riels) | 6,589 Riels | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,702 Gs (7,144 Riels) | 8,082 Riels | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,395 Gs (42,402 Riels) | 20,623 Riels | + 106% | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 12% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Paraguay | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124,599 Gs (70,073 Riels) | 60,080 Riels | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73,869 Gs (41,543 Riels) | 29,682 Riels | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 164,396 Gs (92,455 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256,883 Gs (144,469 Riels) | 146,147 Riels | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,732 Gs (25,157 Riels) | 16,666 Riels | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,399 Gs (13,159 Riels) | 8,664 Riels | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,463 Gs (8,134 Riels) | 8,938 Riels | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (3,144,692 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (915 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 343% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 279,107 Gs (156,967 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,557 Gs (5,937 Riels) | 50,000 Riels | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 844 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.562
KHR
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PYG
Cost of living in Paraguay is 25% cheaper than in Cambodia
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