Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Egypt
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 20% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Paraguay | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49,893 Gs (E£ 317) | E£ 212 | + 49% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36,090 Gs (E£ 229) | E£ 187 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,618 Gs (E£ 80) | E£ 112 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,100 Gs (E£ 45) | E£ 45 | - 0% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,154 Gs (E£ 90) | E£ 79 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,403 Gs (E£ 85) | E£ 17 | + 398% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,769 Gs (E£ 138) | E£ 99 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,164 Gs (E£ 96) | E£ 73 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,261 Gs (E£ 52) | E£ 21 | + 147% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,009 Gs (E£ 38) | E£ 62 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,414 Gs (E£ 237) | E£ 352 | - 33% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,619 Gs (E£ 86) | E£ 37 | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,503 Gs (E£ 16) | E£ 26 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 30% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Paraguay | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,343,000 Gs (E£ 33,914) | E£ 23,296 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,702,340 Gs (E£ 17,153) | E£ 14,637 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 269,128 Gs (E£ 1,708) | E£ 1,834 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,794,320 Gs (E£ 17,737) | E£ 11,380 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,763,580 Gs (E£ 11,194) | E£ 7,253 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 142,501 Gs (E£ 905) | E£ 1,053 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,276 Gs (E£ 510) | E£ 412 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,798,770 Gs (E£ 11,418) | E£ 12,218 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 951,625 Gs (E£ 6,040) | E£ 7,045 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,360 Gs (E£ 167) | E£ 252 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,233 Gs (E£ 160) | E£ 127 | + 27% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 14% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Paraguay | Egypt | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 347,611 Gs (E£ 2,206) | E£ 1,734 | + 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239,674 Gs (E£ 1,521) | E£ 2,296 | - 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 698,593 Gs (E£ 4,434) | E£ 4,292 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297,199 Gs (E£ 1,886) | E£ 2,544 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is about the same as in Egypt | ||||
| Paraguay | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,815,000 Gs (E£ 722,436) | E£ 1,794,140 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,264 Gs (E£ 46) | E£ 16 | + 181% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152,812 Gs (E£ 970) | E£ 553 | + 75% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 45% more expensive than in Egypt | ||||
| Paraguay | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39,405 Gs (E£ 250) | E£ 52 | + 383% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44,653 Gs (E£ 283) | E£ 162 | + 74% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 116,544 Gs (E£ 740) | E£ 498 | + 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,682 Gs (E£ 195) | E£ 92 | + 111% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,204 Gs (E£ 97) | E£ 126 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,523 Gs (E£ 194) | E£ 102 | + 89% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,556 Gs (E£ 48) | E£ 42 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,190 Gs (E£ 65) | E£ 42 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55,214 Gs (E£ 350) | E£ 144 | + 143% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 5% cheaper than in Egypt | ||||
| Paraguay | Egypt | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80,485 Gs (E£ 511) | E£ 726 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62,949 Gs (E£ 400) | E£ 319 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148,226 Gs (E£ 941) | E£ 1,422 | - 34% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,018 Gs (E£ 1,244) | E£ 949 | + 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59,470 Gs (E£ 377) | E£ 275 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,840 Gs (E£ 151) | E£ 78 | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,582 Gs (E£ 54) | E£ 76 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,845,800 Gs (E£ 24,411) | E£ 28,357 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 400 Gs (E£ 2.54) | E£ 3.17 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144,554 Gs (E£ 918) | E£ 916 | + 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,525 Gs (E£ 54) | E£ 87 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 10, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 7% more expensive than in Egypt
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