Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 60% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35,334 Gs (€4.32) | €14 | - 68% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,073 Gs (€3.68) | €8 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Gs (€0.92) | €4.44 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,045 Gs (€0.62) | €1.23 | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,029 Gs (€1.47) | €3.41 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,745 Gs (€1.07) | €2.02 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,467 Gs (€1.89) | €7 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,027 Gs (€1.23) | €1.92 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,260 Gs (€0.77) | €1.36 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,826 Gs (€0.71) | €1.25 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,048 Gs (€4.53) | €7 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,905 Gs (€1.33) | €1.89 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,286 Gs (€0.28) | €1.27 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 61% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 61% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,023,330 Gs (€492) | €1,292 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,124,380 Gs (€260) | €912 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362,529 Gs (€44) | €133 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,427,560 Gs (€297) | €817 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,849,980 Gs (€226) | €592 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,588 Gs (€33) | €93 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 144,262 Gs (€18) | €24 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,015,670 Gs (€246) | €349 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 704,774 Gs (€86) | €123 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,875 Gs (€2.31) | €5.48 | - 58% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,777 Gs (€1.93) | €11 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 35% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 35% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302,137 Gs (€37) | €83 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 222,830 Gs (€27) | €30 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 428,348 Gs (€52) | €86 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336,861 Gs (€41) | €114 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 45% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 94,500,600 Gs (€11,555) | €22,935 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,222 Gs (€0.76) | €1.53 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 161,679 Gs (€20) | €36 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,222 Gs (€3.94) | €6 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44,530 Gs (€5.45) | €10 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,691 Gs (€15) | €82 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21,580 Gs (€2.64) | €5.60 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,210 Gs (€2.35) | €3.22 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,122 Gs (€2.71) | €2.71 | - 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,770 Gs (€0.71) | €2.39 | - 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,540 Gs (€1.04) | €2.06 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,332 Gs (€5.30) | €17 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 53% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 53% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84,438 Gs (€10) | €37 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74,923 Gs (€9) | €17 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 112,096 Gs (€14) | €84 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 145,605 Gs (€18) | €64 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28,300 Gs (€3.46) | €9 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20,533 Gs (€2.51) | €1.50 | + 67% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,668 Gs (€0.82) | €4.99 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,754,190 Gs (€459) | €462 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 764 Gs (€0.09) | €0.15 | - 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 232,877 Gs (€28) | €56 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,349 Gs (€1.39) | €5.44 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 55% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 55% cheaper than in Italy
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