Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Hungary
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62,718 Gs (2,937 Ft) | 2,064 Ft | + 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,283 Gs (1,465 Ft) | 1,625 Ft | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,420 Gs (441 Ft) | 704 Ft | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,200 Gs (244 Ft) | 264 Ft | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,605 Gs (543 Ft) | 612 Ft | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,378 Gs (439 Ft) | 645 Ft | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,891 Gs (651 Ft) | 1,043 Ft | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,663 Gs (593 Ft) | 430 Ft | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,914 Gs (324 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,579 Gs (261 Ft) | 250 Ft | + 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,595 Gs (1,527 Ft) | 1,696 Ft | - 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,117 Gs (521 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,742 Gs (128 Ft) | 161 Ft | - 20% | |
| Housing | - 28% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 28% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,666,850 Gs (265,405 Ft) | 303,769 Ft | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,990,060 Gs (93,204 Ft) | 198,747 Ft | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 318,577 Gs (14,920 Ft) | 41,361 Ft | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,234,910 Gs (151,506 Ft) | 198,968 Ft | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,878,660 Gs (87,986 Ft) | 133,998 Ft | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 318,468 Gs (14,915 Ft) | 30,012 Ft | - 50% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 86,486 Gs (4,051 Ft) | 4,483 Ft | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,790,100 Gs (83,839 Ft) | 116,834 Ft | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 992,189 Gs (46,469 Ft) | 27,922 Ft | + 66% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,724 Gs (1,017 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27,548 Gs (1,290 Ft) | 2,269 Ft | - 43% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 33% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 256,810 Gs (12,028 Ft) | 26,741 Ft | - 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 198,423 Gs (9,293 Ft) | 10,909 Ft | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 433,758 Gs (20,315 Ft) | 25,088 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 214,873 Gs (10,064 Ft) | 26,580 Ft | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 32% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,304,900 Gs (3,480,047 Ft) | 6,561,860 Ft | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,712 Gs (268 Ft) | 388 Ft | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 146,631 Gs (6,867 Ft) | 9,673 Ft | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 44% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,989 Gs (1,217 Ft) | 2,355 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38,307 Gs (1,794 Ft) | 4,745 Ft | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125,587 Gs (5,882 Ft) | 20,094 Ft | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,357 Gs (1,281 Ft) | 1,218 Ft | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,890 Gs (697 Ft) | 829 Ft | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,386 Gs (1,002 Ft) | 819 Ft | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,254 Gs (293 Ft) | 451 Ft | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,088 Gs (472 Ft) | 494 Ft | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42,465 Gs (1,989 Ft) | 3,676 Ft | - 46% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69,952 Gs (3,276 Ft) | 6,912 Ft | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 61,162 Gs (2,865 Ft) | 3,400 Ft | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115,724 Gs (5,420 Ft) | 19,346 Ft | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 169,041 Gs (7,917 Ft) | 10,171 Ft | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23,716 Gs (1,111 Ft) | 1,932 Ft | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,279 Gs (997 Ft) | 664 Ft | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,849 Gs (508 Ft) | 508 Ft | + 0% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,670,990 Gs (218,764 Ft) | 181,667 Ft | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,181 Gs (55 Ft) | 26 Ft | + 115% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 235,139 Gs (11,013 Ft) | 10,468 Ft | + 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,871 Gs (509 Ft) | 1,466 Ft | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 22% cheaper than in Hungary
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