Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 47% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 62,718 Gs (€8) | €13 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,283 Gs (€4.07) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,420 Gs (€1.23) | €4.43 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,200 Gs (€0.68) | €1.24 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,605 Gs (€1.51) | €3.56 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,378 Gs (€1.22) | €2.17 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,891 Gs (€1.81) | €6 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,663 Gs (€1.65) | €2.05 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,914 Gs (€0.90) | €1.27 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,579 Gs (€0.73) | €1.28 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,595 Gs (€4.24) | €7 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,117 Gs (€1.45) | €1.89 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,742 Gs (€0.36) | €1.09 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,666,850 Gs (€737) | €1,117 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,990,060 Gs (€259) | €823 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 318,577 Gs (€41) | €124 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,234,910 Gs (€421) | €842 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,878,660 Gs (€244) | €552 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 318,468 Gs (€41) | €88 | - 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 86,486 Gs (€11) | €26 | - 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,790,100 Gs (€233) | €362 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 992,189 Gs (€129) | €111 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,724 Gs (€2.83) | €5.63 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27,548 Gs (€3.58) | €10 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 256,810 Gs (€33) | €80 | - 58% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 198,423 Gs (€26) | €33 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 433,758 Gs (€56) | €78 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 214,873 Gs (€28) | €109 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 48% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 74,304,900 Gs (€9,663) | €23,536 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,712 Gs (€0.74) | €1.43 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 146,631 Gs (€19) | €36 | - 47% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 52% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,989 Gs (€3.38) | €4.85 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38,307 Gs (€4.98) | €8 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125,587 Gs (€16) | €72 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,357 Gs (€3.56) | €5.15 | - 31% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,890 Gs (€1.94) | €3.09 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 21,386 Gs (€2.78) | €2.56 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,254 Gs (€0.81) | €2.03 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,088 Gs (€1.31) | €1.84 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42,465 Gs (€5.52) | €17 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69,952 Gs (€9) | €32 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 61,162 Gs (€8) | €18 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115,724 Gs (€15) | €102 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 169,041 Gs (€22) | €64 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23,716 Gs (€3.08) | €9 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,279 Gs (€2.77) | €1.62 | + 70% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,849 Gs (€1.41) | €4.83 | - 71% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,670,990 Gs (€607) | €460 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,181 Gs (€0.15) | €0.16 | - 1% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 235,139 Gs (€31) | €49 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,871 Gs (€1.41) | €5.62 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 47% cheaper than in Italy
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