Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Israel
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 58% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Paraguay | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,866 Gs (24 ₪) | 70 ₪ | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,962 Gs (17 ₪) | 52 ₪ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,678 Gs (6 ₪) | 22 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,723 Gs (3.48 ₪) | 6 ₪ | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,581 Gs (7 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,369 Gs (7 ₪) | 7 ₪ | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,460 Gs (11 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,561 Gs (8 ₪) | 12 ₪ | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,322 Gs (4.82 ₪) | 4.91 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,616 Gs (3.94 ₪) | 9 ₪ | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,973 Gs (24 ₪) | 49 ₪ | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,973 Gs (6 ₪) | 11 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,800 Gs (1.45 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 72% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Paraguay | Israel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,365,820 Gs (2,259 ₪) | 9,439 ₪ | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,518,300 Gs (1,303 ₪) | 6,963 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 328,816 Gs (170 ₪) | 890 ₪ | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,289,850 Gs (1,702 ₪) | 5,615 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,976,380 Gs (1,023 ₪) | 4,155 ₪ | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 246,035 Gs (127 ₪) | 425 ₪ | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,756 Gs (51 ₪) | 101 ₪ | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,652,160 Gs (1,372 ₪) | 1,838 ₪ | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (490 ₪) | 467 ₪ | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,945 Gs (16 ₪) | 26 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,297 Gs (11 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 33% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Paraguay | Israel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388,682 Gs (201 ₪) | 343 ₪ | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301,974 Gs (156 ₪) | 208 ₪ | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644,237 Gs (333 ₪) | 435 ₪ | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356,592 Gs (185 ₪) | 501 ₪ | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 55% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Paraguay | Israel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,238,600 Gs (39,969 ₪) | 140,285 ₪ | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,642 Gs (4.47 ₪) | 7 ₪ | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (96 ₪) | 227 ₪ | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 42% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Paraguay | Israel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (11 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (28 ₪) | 28 ₪ | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135,839 Gs (70 ₪) | 332 ₪ | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,793 Gs (14 ₪) | 19 ₪ | - 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (11 ₪) | 20 ₪ | - 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,107 Gs (16 ₪) | 14 ₪ | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,037 Gs (8 ₪) | 6 ₪ | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,486 Gs (9 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74,238 Gs (38 ₪) | 63 ₪ | - 39% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in Israel | ||||
| Paraguay | Israel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74,865 Gs (39 ₪) | 167 ₪ | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72,482 Gs (38 ₪) | 88 ₪ | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154,165 Gs (80 ₪) | 308 ₪ | - 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,658 Gs (102 ₪) | 291 ₪ | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41,674 Gs (22 ₪) | 54 ₪ | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,201 Gs (13 ₪) | 15 ₪ | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,802 Gs (7 ₪) | 31 ₪ | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (2,894 ₪) | 2,949 ₪ | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (0.84 ₪) | 0.13 ₪ | + 527% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 241,786 Gs (125 ₪) | 260 ₪ | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,861 Gs (5.10 ₪) | 34 ₪ | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,513 prices entered by 153 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 57% cheaper than in Israel
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