Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Netherlands
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Food | - 59% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 59% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Paraguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49,407 Gs (€6) | €15 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35,525 Gs (€4.48) | €10 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,047 Gs (€1.52) | €6 | - 76% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,785 Gs (€0.86) | €1.44 | - 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,373 Gs (€1.94) | €4.26 | - 54% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,438 Gs (€1.57) | €2.86 | - 45% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,356 Gs (€2.57) | €7 | - 61% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,198 Gs (€2.17) | €2.60 | - 17% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,083 Gs (€1.15) | €1.94 | - 41% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,969 Gs (€0.75) | €1.73 | - 57% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,823 Gs (€7) | €7 | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12,341 Gs (€1.56) | €3.19 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,861 Gs (€0.36) | €2.41 | - 85% | |
Housing | - 69% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 69% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Paraguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,278,880 Gs (€666) | €2,000 | - 67% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,932,290 Gs (€370) | €1,642 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473,531 Gs (€60) | €242 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,164,600 Gs (€399) | €1,354 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,893,590 Gs (€239) | €1,032 | - 77% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 387,022 Gs (€49) | €145 | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110,157 Gs (€14) | €36 | - 62% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,088,760 Gs (€263) | €381 | - 31% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,140,770 Gs (€144) | €156 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32,277 Gs (€4.07) | €10 | - 60% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27,414 Gs (€3.46) | €16 | - 79% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 28% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Paraguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 290,962 Gs (€37) | €79 | - 53% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239,583 Gs (€30) | €32 | - 4% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 594,476 Gs (€75) | €91 | - 18% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 410,042 Gs (€52) | €98 | - 47% | |
Transportation | - 50% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Paraguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,870,000 Gs (€15,247) | €30,991 | - 51% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,120 Gs (€1.02) | €1.98 | - 48% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 277,127 Gs (€35) | €76 | - 54% | |
Personal Care | - 44% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is 44% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Paraguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,475 Gs (€5.48) | €4.32 | + 27% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,829 Gs (€7) | €12 | - 44% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 149,796 Gs (€19) | €62 | - 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,344 Gs (€4.33) | €5.98 | - 28% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,744 Gs (€3.00) | €5.22 | - 43% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,165 Gs (€4.44) | €6 | - 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,609 Gs (€1.59) | €2.44 | - 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16,286 Gs (€2.05) | €2.72 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 76,875 Gs (€10) | €25 | - 61% | |
Entertainment | - 20% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 20% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
Paraguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84,733 Gs (€11) | €57 | - 81% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 87,740 Gs (€11) | €24 | - 54% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 125,086 Gs (€16) | €107 | - 85% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 213,811 Gs (€27) | €70 | - 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49,902 Gs (€6) | €14 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,633 Gs (€2.73) | €3.26 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,612 Gs (€1.84) | €7 | - 73% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,275,970 Gs (€918) | €684 | + 34% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3,093 Gs (€0.39) | €0.08 | + 388% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 205,552 Gs (€26) | €35 | - 27% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,010 Gs (€1.26) | €9 | - 86% | |
TOTAL | - 53% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,336 prices entered by 208 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2024.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 53% cheaper than in Netherlands
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