Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Netherlands
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| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 59% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Paraguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54,563 Gs (€7) | €19 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36,562 Gs (€4.42) | €12 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,397 Gs (€1.50) | €5.95 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,922 Gs (€0.84) | €1.37 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15,078 Gs (€1.82) | €4.58 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,819 Gs (€1.79) | €2.87 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,966 Gs (€2.41) | €7 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,931 Gs (€1.81) | €2.89 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,575 Gs (€1.04) | €1.95 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,631 Gs (€0.80) | €1.80 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52,050 Gs (€6) | €8 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,598 Gs (€1.64) | €3.20 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,676 Gs (€0.32) | €1.42 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 75% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Paraguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,655,380 Gs (€684) | €2,187 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,080,880 Gs (€373) | €2,001 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 314,092 Gs (€38) | €232 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,896,290 Gs (€350) | €1,535 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,797,900 Gs (€217) | €1,303 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 219,970 Gs (€27) | €199 | - 87% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,045 Gs (€13) | €43 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,955,730 Gs (€237) | €296 | - 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 847,753 Gs (€103) | €153 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,954 Gs (€3.86) | €10 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,127 Gs (€4.25) | €17 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 29% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Paraguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 397,212 Gs (€48) | €92 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239,310 Gs (€29) | €33 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 719,017 Gs (€87) | €101 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 425,884 Gs (€52) | €107 | - 52% | |
| Transportation | - 64% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 64% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Paraguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (€15,287) | €35,068 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,653 Gs (€0.93) | €2.02 | - 54% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 214,210 Gs (€26) | €89 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 50% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Paraguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,475 Gs (€5.26) | €3.62 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,829 Gs (€6) | €14 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 146,615 Gs (€18) | €71 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,344 Gs (€4.15) | €7 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,707 Gs (€2.38) | €4.78 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31,470 Gs (€3.81) | €4.58 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,800 Gs (€1.43) | €2.11 | - 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,806 Gs (€1.55) | €3.41 | - 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,543 Gs (€8) | €28 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 52% cheaper than in Netherlands | ||||
| Paraguay | Netherlands | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,544 Gs (€12) | €53 | - 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81,113 Gs (€10) | €30 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,949 Gs (€18) | €220 | - 92% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264,476 Gs (€32) | €78 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 38,794 Gs (€4.69) | €14 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,949 Gs (€2.90) | €4.15 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,619 Gs (€1.04) | €6 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,275,970 Gs (€880) | €754 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,200 Gs (€0.27) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 222,350 Gs (€27) | €52 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,238 Gs (€1.24) | €11 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 63% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 63% cheaper than in Netherlands
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