Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 43% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Paraguay | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,191 Gs (Dinar 4.656) | Dinar 8 | - 42% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,746 Gs (Dinar 3.132) | Dinar 5.375 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,405 Gs (Dinar 1.125) | Dinar 2.665 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,581 Gs (Dinar 0.649) | Dinar 1.120 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,043 Gs (Dinar 1.287) | Dinar 1.606 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,481 Gs (Dinar 1.034) | Dinar 0.611 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,160 Gs (Dinar 1.891) | Dinar 3.323 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,407 Gs (Dinar 1.323) | Dinar 1.349 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,504 Gs (Dinar 0.839) | Dinar 0.529 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,748 Gs (Dinar 0.764) | Dinar 3.595 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,038 Gs (Dinar 4.542) | Dinar 15 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,349 Gs (Dinar 1.120) | Dinar 1.066 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,584 Gs (Dinar 0.255) | Dinar 0.279 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 30% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Paraguay | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,659,690 Gs (Dinar 460) | Dinar 646 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,753,080 Gs (Dinar 272) | Dinar 358 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 347,393 Gs (Dinar 34) | Dinar 56 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,327,500 Gs (Dinar 328) | Dinar 485 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,999,970 Gs (Dinar 197) | Dinar 236 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,329 Gs (Dinar 24) | Dinar 29 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 105,424 Gs (Dinar 10) | Dinar 16 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,890,870 Gs (Dinar 285) | Dinar 172 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (Dinar 93) | Dinar 103 | - 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,031 Gs (Dinar 2.963) | Dinar 5.986 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,226 Gs (Dinar 2.390) | Dinar 5.061 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Paraguay | Jordan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289,345 Gs (Dinar 29) | Dinar 49 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 297,615 Gs (Dinar 29) | Dinar 54 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 623,869 Gs (Dinar 62) | Dinar 62 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 475,173 Gs (Dinar 47) | Dinar 59 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 42% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Paraguay | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,046,000 Gs (Dinar 6,813) | Dinar 21,803 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,810 Gs (Dinar 0.869) | Dinar 1.046 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (Dinar 18) | Dinar 30 | - 39% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 32% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Paraguay | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (Dinar 2.111) | Dinar 2.699 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (Dinar 5.315) | Dinar 8 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,959 Gs (Dinar 13) | Dinar 21 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28,690 Gs (Dinar 2.831) | Dinar 5.838 | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (Dinar 2.025) | Dinar 2.893 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26,576 Gs (Dinar 2.622) | Dinar 3.658 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,581 Gs (Dinar 1.143) | Dinar 1.811 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,702 Gs (Dinar 1.253) | Dinar 2.135 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,395 Gs (Dinar 7) | Dinar 7 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 27% cheaper than in Jordan | ||||
| Paraguay | Jordan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124,599 Gs (Dinar 12) | Dinar 32 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73,869 Gs (Dinar 7) | Dinar 19 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 164,396 Gs (Dinar 16) | Dinar 41 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256,883 Gs (Dinar 25) | Dinar 49 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,732 Gs (Dinar 4.414) | Dinar 6 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,399 Gs (Dinar 2.309) | Dinar 3.742 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,463 Gs (Dinar 1.427) | Dinar 5.588 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (Dinar 552) | Dinar 273 | + 102% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (Dinar 0.160) | Dinar 0.100 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 279,107 Gs (Dinar 28) | Dinar 52 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,557 Gs (Dinar 1.042) | Dinar 2.608 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,515 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 37% cheaper than in Jordan
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