Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Czech Republic
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| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 48% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Paraguay | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51,733 Gs (141 Kč) | 237 Kč | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,597 Gs (102 Kč) | 197 Kč | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,618 Gs (34 Kč) | 112 Kč | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,100 Gs (19 Kč) | 29 Kč | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,154 Gs (39 Kč) | 94 Kč | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,403 Gs (36 Kč) | 76 Kč | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,769 Gs (59 Kč) | 134 Kč | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,051 Gs (38 Kč) | 42 Kč | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,766 Gs (21 Kč) | 30 Kč | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,009 Gs (16 Kč) | 21 Kč | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,414 Gs (102 Kč) | 175 Kč | - 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,619 Gs (37 Kč) | 46 Kč | - 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,267 Gs (6 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 76% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 69% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Paraguay | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,343,000 Gs (14,545 Kč) | 35,473 Kč | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,709,980 Gs (7,377 Kč) | 27,453 Kč | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 269,128 Gs (733 Kč) | 6,118 Kč | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,580,740 Gs (7,025 Kč) | 24,310 Kč | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,270,120 Gs (6,180 Kč) | 18,383 Kč | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 142,501 Gs (388 Kč) | 3,871 Kč | - 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,276 Gs (219 Kč) | 373 Kč | - 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,798,770 Gs (4,897 Kč) | 11,619 Kč | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 951,625 Gs (2,591 Kč) | 4,721 Kč | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,360 Gs (72 Kč) | 346 Kč | - 79% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,233 Gs (69 Kč) | 539 Kč | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 52% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 52% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Paraguay | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 347,611 Gs (946 Kč) | 1,524 Kč | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239,674 Gs (652 Kč) | 1,641 Kč | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 698,593 Gs (1,902 Kč) | 2,120 Kč | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297,199 Gs (809 Kč) | 3,721 Kč | - 78% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 35% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Paraguay | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,815,000 Gs (309,833 Kč) | 630,289 Kč | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,264 Gs (20 Kč) | 35 Kč | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152,812 Gs (416 Kč) | 555 Kč | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 55% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Paraguay | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39,405 Gs (107 Kč) | 173 Kč | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44,653 Gs (122 Kč) | 110 Kč | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 116,544 Gs (317 Kč) | 1,200 Kč | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,682 Gs (84 Kč) | 138 Kč | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,204 Gs (41 Kč) | 116 Kč | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,523 Gs (83 Kč) | 120 Kč | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,556 Gs (21 Kč) | 48 Kč | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,190 Gs (28 Kč) | 125 Kč | - 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55,214 Gs (150 Kč) | 395 Kč | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Paraguay | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80,485 Gs (219 Kč) | 491 Kč | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62,949 Gs (171 Kč) | 490 Kč | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148,226 Gs (404 Kč) | 1,722 Kč | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,018 Gs (534 Kč) | 723 Kč | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59,470 Gs (162 Kč) | 179 Kč | - 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,840 Gs (65 Kč) | 76 Kč | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,582 Gs (23 Kč) | 57 Kč | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,845,800 Gs (10,469 Kč) | 16,664 Kč | - 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 400 Gs (1.09 Kč) | 3.02 Kč | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144,554 Gs (394 Kč) | 2,076 Kč | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,525 Gs (23 Kč) | 158 Kč | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 53% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 53% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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