Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Norway
Currency:
Food | - 74% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 74% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (kr 51) | kr 212 | - 76% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (kr 38) | kr 126 | - 70% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (kr 12) | kr 74 | - 84% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (kr 7) | kr 21 | - 69% | |
12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (kr 15) | kr 51 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (kr 12) | kr 38 | - 69% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (kr 19) | kr 68 | - 73% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (kr 14) | kr 33 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,228 Gs (kr 8) | kr 23 | - 66% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (kr 8) | kr 33 | - 76% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (kr 39) | kr 164 | - 76% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (kr 14) | kr 39 | - 64% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (kr 2.60) | kr 18 | - 86% | |
Housing | - 73% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 73% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (kr 5,866) | kr 17,500 | - 66% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,100,030 Gs (kr 2,694) | kr 13,742 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (kr 438) | kr 1,657 | - 74% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (kr 3,918) | kr 13,046 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,959,040 Gs (kr 2,514) | kr 9,969 | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 269,121 Gs (kr 345) | kr 799 | - 57% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (kr 100) | kr 365 | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,756,270 Gs (kr 2,253) | kr 3,788 | - 41% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609,226 Gs (kr 782) | kr 1,609 | - 51% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,567 Gs (kr 28) | kr 110 | - 75% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,293 Gs (kr 21) | kr 292 | - 93% | |
Clothes | - 61% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 61% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 269,773 Gs (kr 346) | kr 845 | - 59% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181,592 Gs (kr 233) | kr 588 | - 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (kr 551) | kr 876 | - 37% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296,150 Gs (kr 380) | kr 1,733 | - 78% | |
Transportation | - 67% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 67% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,065,300 Gs (kr 96,311) | kr 324,339 | - 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (kr 7) | kr 15 | - 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 154,538 Gs (kr 198) | kr 772 | - 74% | |
Personal Care | - 65% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is 65% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,600 Gs (kr 39) | kr 106 | - 63% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42,693 Gs (kr 55) | kr 154 | - 64% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125,867 Gs (kr 161) | kr 437 | - 63% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24,561 Gs (kr 32) | kr 55 | - 43% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,082 Gs (kr 19) | kr 51 | - 62% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,817 Gs (kr 29) | kr 80 | - 63% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,303 Gs (kr 9) | kr 23 | - 58% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 10,674 Gs (kr 14) | kr 23 | - 42% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,720 Gs (kr 56) | kr 457 | - 88% | |
Entertainment | - 62% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 62% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75,178 Gs (kr 96) | kr 640 | - 85% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 70,382 Gs (kr 90) | kr 292 | - 69% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 112,096 Gs (kr 144) | kr 1,520 | - 91% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 169,041 Gs (kr 217) | kr 872 | - 75% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,347 Gs (kr 34) | kr 149 | - 77% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,280 Gs (kr 27) | kr 47 | - 41% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,592 Gs (kr 15) | kr 94 | - 84% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,156,180 Gs (kr 5,333) | kr 4,995 | + 7% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,181 Gs (kr 1.51) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,073 Gs (kr 299) | kr 508 | - 41% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,398 Gs (kr 15) | kr 137 | - 89% | |
TOTAL | - 69% |
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,244 prices entered by 146 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 69% cheaper than in Norway
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