Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Malaysia
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| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 16% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,191 Gs (RM29) | RM16 | + 87% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,746 Gs (RM20) | RM18 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,405 Gs (RM7) | RM9 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,581 Gs (RM4.09) | RM7 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,726 Gs (RM8) | RM9 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,481 Gs (RM7) | RM6 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,160 Gs (RM12) | RM22 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,407 Gs (RM8) | RM11 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,504 Gs (RM5.28) | RM4.90 | + 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,748 Gs (RM4.81) | RM13 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,038 Gs (RM29) | RM74 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,349 Gs (RM7) | RM4.93 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,584 Gs (RM1.60) | RM3.49 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 23% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,659,690 Gs (RM2,894) | RM2,921 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,753,080 Gs (RM1,710) | RM2,240 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 347,393 Gs (RM216) | RM284 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,327,500 Gs (RM2,067) | RM2,069 | - 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,999,970 Gs (RM1,242) | RM1,296 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,329 Gs (RM152) | RM965 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 105,424 Gs (RM65) | RM100 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,890,870 Gs (RM1,796) | RM2,327 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (RM588) | RM562 | + 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,031 Gs (RM19) | RM28 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,226 Gs (RM15) | RM36 | - 58% | |
| Clothes | + 33% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 33% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289,345 Gs (RM180) | RM193 | - 7% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 297,615 Gs (RM185) | RM122 | + 51% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 623,869 Gs (RM387) | RM296 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 475,173 Gs (RM295) | RM246 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 18% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,046,000 Gs (RM42,885) | RM162,896 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,810 Gs (RM5.47) | RM2.33 | + 134% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (RM115) | RM86 | + 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 15% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (RM13) | RM9 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (RM33) | RM16 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,959 Gs (RM81) | RM149 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28,690 Gs (RM18) | RM44 | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (RM13) | RM11 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26,576 Gs (RM17) | RM15 | + 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,581 Gs (RM7) | RM20 | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,702 Gs (RM8) | RM7 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,395 Gs (RM47) | RM30 | + 58% | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 15% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124,599 Gs (RM77) | RM126 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73,869 Gs (RM46) | RM38 | + 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 164,396 Gs (RM102) | RM211 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256,883 Gs (RM160) | RM127 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,732 Gs (RM28) | RM85 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,399 Gs (RM15) | RM18 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,463 Gs (RM9) | RM19 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (RM3,473) | RM2,145 | + 62% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (RM1.01) | RM0.24 | + 326% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 279,107 Gs (RM173) | RM158 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,557 Gs (RM7) | RM17 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,209 prices entered by 142 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 11% cheaper than in Malaysia
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