Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Malta
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Food | - 58% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 58% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Paraguay | Malta | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55,484 Gs (€7) | €25 | - 73% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,343 Gs (€4.56) | €12 | - 62% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,978 Gs (€1.71) | €4.00 | - 57% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,853 Gs (€0.84) | €1.09 | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 14,769 Gs (€1.80) | €2.65 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,191 Gs (€1.73) | €2.26 | - 23% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,236 Gs (€2.59) | €7 | - 63% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,852 Gs (€1.69) | €2.50 | - 32% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,531 Gs (€1.04) | €2.00 | - 48% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,644 Gs (€0.81) | €1.75 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57,162 Gs (€7) | €12 | - 42% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13,739 Gs (€1.68) | €2.00 | - 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,233 Gs (€0.27) | €1.50 | - 82% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 63% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Paraguay | Malta | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,104,250 Gs (€624) | €1,630 | - 62% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,919,660 Gs (€357) | €1,464 | - 76% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 263,458 Gs (€32) | €93 | - 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,704,580 Gs (€330) | €1,093 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,809,640 Gs (€221) | €739 | - 70% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 165,092 Gs (€20) | €69 | - 71% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95,719 Gs (€12) | €15 | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,876,020 Gs (€229) | €392 | - 42% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 874,120 Gs (€107) | €120 | - 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,452 Gs (€4.33) | €7 | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,127 Gs (€4.29) | €12 | - 63% | |
Clothes | - 30% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 30% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Paraguay | Malta | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370,415 Gs (€45) | €80 | - 43% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 238,940 Gs (€29) | €30 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 678,293 Gs (€83) | €100 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358,269 Gs (€44) | €120 | - 64% | |
Transportation | - 10% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 10% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Paraguay | Malta | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (€15,442) | €26,952 | - 43% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,760 Gs (€0.95) | €1.34 | - 29% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 214,210 Gs (€26) | €21 | + 25% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is 48% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Paraguay | Malta | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45,894 Gs (€5.61) | €12 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 43,573 Gs (€5.32) | €20 | - 73% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Gs (€12) | €15 | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 46,249 Gs (€5.65) | €12 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,467 Gs (€2.38) | €3.00 | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32,729 Gs (€4.00) | €3.26 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,895 Gs (€1.21) | €2.87 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11,954 Gs (€1.46) | €2.50 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42,883 Gs (€5.24) | €15 | - 65% | |
Entertainment | - 54% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 54% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
Paraguay | Malta | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91,709 Gs (€11) | €60 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80,079 Gs (€10) | €21 | - 53% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,342 Gs (€18) | €80 | - 77% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 236,696 Gs (€29) | €100 | - 71% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 95,112 Gs (€12) | €9 | + 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,542 Gs (€3.00) | €3.50 | - 14% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,149 Gs (€1.12) | €4.09 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,000,000 Gs (€733) | €634 | + 16% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,200 Gs (€0.27) | €0.54 | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 168,863 Gs (€21) | €54 | - 61% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,238 Gs (€1.25) | €5.90 | - 79% | |
TOTAL | - 49% |
These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 49% cheaper than in Malta
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