Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Ireland
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 58% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Paraguay | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,891 Gs (€6) | €16 | - 62% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 33,484 Gs (€4.32) | €10 | - 56% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,477 Gs (€1.61) | €5.78 | - 72% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,768 Gs (€0.87) | €1.55 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | 14,076 Gs (€1.82) | €4.64 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,474 Gs (€1.87) | €3.22 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,460 Gs (€2.64) | €6 | - 59% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,306 Gs (€2.11) | €2.58 | - 18% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,322 Gs (€1.20) | €1.39 | - 13% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,627 Gs (€0.86) | €2.75 | - 69% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,973 Gs (€6) | €13 | - 55% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11,973 Gs (€1.55) | €2.79 | - 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,800 Gs (€0.36) | €1.90 | - 81% | |
Housing | - 77% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 77% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Paraguay | Ireland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,565,400 Gs (€589) | €2,591 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,841,770 Gs (€367) | €2,182 | - 83% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 322,932 Gs (€42) | €258 | - 84% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,172,360 Gs (€410) | €1,750 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,077,660 Gs (€268) | €1,512 | - 82% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 230,465 Gs (€30) | €200 | - 85% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 107,660 Gs (€14) | €45 | - 69% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,655,200 Gs (€343) | €439 | - 22% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,114,330 Gs (€144) | €82 | + 76% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 44,719 Gs (€5.77) | €10 | - 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,650 Gs (€2.67) | €16 | - 83% | |
Clothes | - 22% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 22% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Paraguay | Ireland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388,682 Gs (€50) | €80 | - 38% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301,974 Gs (€39) | €43 | - 10% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644,237 Gs (€83) | €95 | - 12% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356,592 Gs (€46) | €101 | - 54% | |
Transportation | - 64% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 64% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Paraguay | Ireland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,238,600 Gs (€9,973) | €30,628 | - 67% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,323 Gs (€1.07) | €1.82 | - 41% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (€24) | €84 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 50% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is 50% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Paraguay | Ireland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (€2.76) | €5.85 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (€7) | €15 | - 53% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135,839 Gs (€18) | €64 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,793 Gs (€3.59) | €7 | - 45% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (€2.65) | €4.15 | - 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,107 Gs (€3.89) | €7 | - 43% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,037 Gs (€1.94) | €3.26 | - 40% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,792 Gs (€2.04) | €2.88 | - 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 67,975 Gs (€9) | €20 | - 57% | |
Entertainment | - 55% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 55% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Paraguay | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74,865 Gs (€10) | €58 | - 83% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 79,743 Gs (€10) | €24 | - 57% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154,165 Gs (€20) | €144 | - 86% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 218,369 Gs (€28) | €94 | - 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,382 Gs (€5.73) | €13 | - 57% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 22,928 Gs (€2.96) | €3.67 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17,191 Gs (€2.22) | €7 | - 68% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (€722) | €646 | + 12% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (€0.21) | €0.33 | - 37% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 235,932 Gs (€30) | €55 | - 45% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,680 Gs (€1.25) | €16 | - 92% | |
TOTAL | - 64% |

These prices were last updated on June 10, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 64% cheaper than in Ireland
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