Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Germany
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 52% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Paraguay | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,891 Gs (€6) | €16 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33,484 Gs (€4.33) | €9 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,477 Gs (€1.61) | €5.32 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,768 Gs (€0.88) | €1.23 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,076 Gs (€1.82) | €3.85 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,474 Gs (€1.87) | €2.78 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,460 Gs (€2.65) | €6 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,306 Gs (€2.11) | €2.71 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,322 Gs (€1.21) | €1.89 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,627 Gs (€0.86) | €0.97 | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,973 Gs (€6) | €7 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,973 Gs (€1.55) | €2.08 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,800 Gs (€0.36) | €1.75 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 69% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Paraguay | Germany | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,565,400 Gs (€591) | €1,899 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,841,770 Gs (€368) | €1,510 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 322,932 Gs (€42) | €230 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,172,360 Gs (€411) | €1,207 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,077,660 Gs (€269) | €949 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 230,465 Gs (€30) | €182 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 107,660 Gs (€14) | €34 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,655,200 Gs (€344) | €401 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,114,330 Gs (€144) | €118 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44,719 Gs (€5.79) | €11 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,650 Gs (€2.67) | €17 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 21% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Paraguay | Germany | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388,682 Gs (€50) | €82 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301,974 Gs (€39) | €40 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644,237 Gs (€83) | €89 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356,592 Gs (€46) | €125 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 58% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Paraguay | Germany | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,238,600 Gs (€9,995) | €25,424 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,323 Gs (€1.08) | €1.90 | - 43% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (€24) | €69 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 37% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Paraguay | Germany | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (€2.77) | €11 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (€7) | €8 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135,839 Gs (€18) | €61 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,793 Gs (€3.60) | €3.41 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (€2.66) | €2.79 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,107 Gs (€3.90) | €3.88 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,037 Gs (€1.95) | €1.73 | + 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,792 Gs (€2.04) | €1.58 | + 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 67,975 Gs (€9) | €23 | - 62% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 31% cheaper than in Germany | ||||
| Paraguay | Germany | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74,865 Gs (€10) | €41 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 79,743 Gs (€10) | €23 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154,165 Gs (€20) | €98 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 218,369 Gs (€28) | €59 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,382 Gs (€5.74) | €10 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,928 Gs (€2.97) | €3.46 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17,191 Gs (€2.22) | €4.16 | - 47% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (€724) | €649 | + 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (€0.21) | €0.10 | + 106% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 235,932 Gs (€31) | €42 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,680 Gs (€1.25) | €8 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,093 prices entered by 444 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 09, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 54% cheaper than in Germany
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