Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Norway
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| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 68% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43,279 Gs (kr 57) | kr 202 | - 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,127 Gs (kr 43) | kr 120 | - 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,993 Gs (kr 16) | kr 72 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,501 Gs (kr 9) | kr 20 | - 57% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,263 Gs (kr 18) | kr 49 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,412 Gs (kr 14) | kr 37 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,453 Gs (kr 23) | kr 59 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,417 Gs (kr 18) | kr 29 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,504 Gs (kr 11) | kr 23 | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,524 Gs (kr 10) | kr 32 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,613 Gs (kr 63) | kr 177 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12,093 Gs (kr 16) | kr 36 | - 56% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,980 Gs (kr 3.96) | kr 25 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 74% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,135,140 Gs (kr 5,489) | kr 22,577 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,271,790 Gs (kr 3,016) | kr 16,698 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 282,662 Gs (kr 375) | kr 3,191 | - 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,421,720 Gs (kr 4,542) | kr 13,093 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,284,550 Gs (kr 3,033) | kr 10,049 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336,072 Gs (kr 446) | kr 1,141 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 107,915 Gs (kr 143) | kr 445 | - 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,991,200 Gs (kr 3,971) | kr 4,824 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (kr 1,257) | kr 3,478 | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38,069 Gs (kr 51) | kr 94 | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27,426 Gs (kr 36) | kr 496 | - 93% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 38% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289,345 Gs (kr 384) | kr 964 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 268,839 Gs (kr 357) | kr 472 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600,078 Gs (kr 797) | kr 999 | - 20% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361,731 Gs (kr 480) | kr 1,215 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 66% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 59,868,300 Gs (kr 79,476) | kr 360,840 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,696 Gs (kr 12) | kr 22 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,685 Gs (kr 237) | kr 819 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 47% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,715 Gs (kr 34) | kr 66 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48,936 Gs (kr 65) | kr 116 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 107,592 Gs (kr 143) | kr 473 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,334 Gs (kr 36) | kr 45 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,564 Gs (kr 29) | kr 41 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,304 Gs (kr 36) | kr 38 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,130 Gs (kr 16) | kr 26 | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,702 Gs (kr 17) | kr 23 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70,145 Gs (kr 93) | kr 455 | - 80% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 49% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,902 Gs (kr 123) | kr 673 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75,002 Gs (kr 100) | kr 286 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 164,671 Gs (kr 219) | kr 1,389 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 217,354 Gs (kr 289) | kr 1,044 | - 72% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46,996 Gs (kr 62) | kr 167 | - 63% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,679 Gs (kr 33) | kr 47 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,414 Gs (kr 19) | kr 91 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (kr 7,423) | kr 5,951 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (kr 2.16) | kr 1.37 | + 57% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247,790 Gs (kr 329) | kr 464 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,250 Gs (kr 15) | kr 146 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,164 prices entered by 132 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 65% cheaper than in Norway
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