Cost of living in Paraguay compared to France
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| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 57% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Paraguay | France | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,522 Gs (€6) | €18 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,962 Gs (€4.26) | €11 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,649 Gs (€1.64) | €6 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,647 Gs (€0.86) | €1.30 | - 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,581 Gs (€1.76) | €4.58 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,369 Gs (€1.86) | €3.52 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,460 Gs (€2.65) | €8 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,306 Gs (€2.11) | €2.74 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,322 Gs (€1.21) | €1.78 | - 32% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,627 Gs (€0.86) | €1.81 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,973 Gs (€6) | €9 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,973 Gs (€1.55) | €2.24 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,800 Gs (€0.36) | €1.21 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 64% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Paraguay | France | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,365,820 Gs (€565) | €1,652 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,518,300 Gs (€326) | €1,522 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 328,816 Gs (€43) | €147 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,289,850 Gs (€426) | €989 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,976,380 Gs (€256) | €816 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 246,035 Gs (€32) | €108 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,756 Gs (€13) | €23 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,652,160 Gs (€343) | €333 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (€122) | €106 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,945 Gs (€4.00) | €6 | - 36% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,297 Gs (€2.63) | €15 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 7% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Paraguay | France | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388,682 Gs (€50) | €75 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301,974 Gs (€39) | €33 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644,237 Gs (€83) | €82 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356,592 Gs (€46) | €104 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 54% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Paraguay | France | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,238,600 Gs (€9,992) | €26,302 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,360 Gs (€1.08) | €1.87 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (€24) | €59 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 29% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 29% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Paraguay | France | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (€2.77) | €5.85 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (€7) | €5.60 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135,839 Gs (€18) | €28 | - 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,793 Gs (€3.60) | €4.23 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (€2.65) | €4.74 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,107 Gs (€3.89) | €3.33 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,037 Gs (€1.95) | €2.69 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,792 Gs (€2.04) | €2.33 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,727 Gs (€9) | €20 | - 58% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 39% cheaper than in France | ||||
| Paraguay | France | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74,865 Gs (€10) | €43 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78,058 Gs (€10) | €23 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154,165 Gs (€20) | €81 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,658 Gs (€25) | €59 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41,674 Gs (€5.39) | €10 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,201 Gs (€3.13) | €3.94 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,145 Gs (€1.96) | €7 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (€723) | €362 | + 100% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (€0.21) | €0.28 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 242,016 Gs (€31) | €32 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,861 Gs (€1.28) | €10 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 52% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,158 prices entered by 291 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 52% cheaper than in France
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