Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 75% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 35,334 Gs (kr 46) | kr 210 | - 78% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,073 Gs (kr 39) | kr 134 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,500 Gs (kr 10) | kr 73 | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,045 Gs (kr 7) | kr 20 | - 66% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,029 Gs (kr 16) | kr 49 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,745 Gs (kr 11) | kr 37 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,467 Gs (kr 20) | kr 72 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,027 Gs (kr 13) | kr 34 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,260 Gs (kr 8) | kr 27 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,826 Gs (kr 8) | kr 33 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,048 Gs (kr 49) | kr 192 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,905 Gs (kr 14) | kr 36 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,286 Gs (kr 3.00) | kr 24 | - 88% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 75% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,023,330 Gs (kr 5,284) | kr 20,801 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,124,380 Gs (kr 2,790) | kr 15,974 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 362,529 Gs (kr 476) | kr 2,146 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,427,560 Gs (kr 3,188) | kr 13,973 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,849,980 Gs (kr 2,430) | kr 11,895 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,588 Gs (kr 353) | kr 1,531 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 144,262 Gs (kr 189) | kr 307 | - 38% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,015,670 Gs (kr 2,647) | kr 4,246 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 704,774 Gs (kr 926) | kr 1,591 | - 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,875 Gs (kr 25) | kr 155 | - 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,777 Gs (kr 21) | kr 276 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 37% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302,137 Gs (kr 397) | kr 787 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 222,830 Gs (kr 293) | kr 352 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 428,348 Gs (kr 563) | kr 878 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 336,861 Gs (kr 442) | kr 1,609 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 63% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 63% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 94,500,600 Gs (kr 124,117) | kr 325,684 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,222 Gs (kr 8) | kr 16 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 161,679 Gs (kr 212) | kr 766 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | - 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 67% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,222 Gs (kr 42) | kr 69 | - 38% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44,530 Gs (kr 58) | kr 113 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,691 Gs (kr 157) | kr 801 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21,580 Gs (kr 28) | kr 55 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,210 Gs (kr 25) | kr 38 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,122 Gs (kr 29) | kr 82 | - 64% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,770 Gs (kr 8) | kr 54 | - 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,540 Gs (kr 11) | kr 25 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,332 Gs (kr 57) | kr 427 | - 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 61% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 61% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84,438 Gs (kr 111) | kr 479 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 74,923 Gs (kr 98) | kr 276 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 112,096 Gs (kr 147) | kr 1,702 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 145,605 Gs (kr 191) | kr 808 | - 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 28,300 Gs (kr 37) | kr 143 | - 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20,533 Gs (kr 27) | kr 44 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,668 Gs (kr 9) | kr 90 | - 90% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,754,190 Gs (kr 4,931) | kr 4,751 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 764 Gs (kr 1.00) | kr 1.48 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 232,877 Gs (kr 306) | kr 434 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,349 Gs (kr 15) | kr 132 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 69% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 69% cheaper than in Norway
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