Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 48% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (55,506 Gs) | 47,191 Gs | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (54,808 Gs) | 31,746 Gs | + 73% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (28,835 Gs) | 11,405 Gs | + 153% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (12,373 Gs) | 6,581 Gs | + 88% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (30,753 Gs) | 12,726 Gs | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (12,308 Gs) | 10,481 Gs | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (24,775 Gs) | 19,160 Gs | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (15,521 Gs) | 13,407 Gs | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (8,110 Gs) | 8,504 Gs | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 7,748 Gs | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 46,038 Gs | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (16,427 Gs) | 11,349 Gs | + 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (4,660 Gs) | 2,584 Gs | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 153% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 153% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,733 (9,071,393 Gs) | 4,659,690 Gs | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,986 (5,721,527 Gs) | 2,753,080 Gs | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 780 (1,494,142 Gs) | 347,393 Gs | + 330% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 3,002 (5,753,608 Gs) | 3,327,500 Gs | + 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,898 (3,637,733 Gs) | 1,999,970 Gs | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,242 (2,380,304 Gs) | 244,329 Gs | + 874% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (482,412 Gs) | 105,424 Gs | + 358% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (4,332,957 Gs) | 2,890,870 Gs | + 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (949,257 Gs) | 946,702 Gs | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (49,767 Gs) | 30,031 Gs | + 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (112,263 Gs) | 24,226 Gs | + 363% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 110% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 196 (375,596 Gs) | 289,345 Gs | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 399 (765,534 Gs) | 297,615 Gs | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 428 (819,761 Gs) | 623,869 Gs | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 358 (686,349 Gs) | 475,173 Gs | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 41% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 41% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 90,334 (173,118,012 Gs) | 69,046,000 Gs | + 151% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (3,564 Gs) | 8,810 Gs | - 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 154 (294,218 Gs) | 185,918 Gs | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 107% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 107% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (24,872 Gs) | 21,390 Gs | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (143,464 Gs) | 53,867 Gs | + 166% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (374,831 Gs) | 130,959 Gs | + 186% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (66,570 Gs) | 28,690 Gs | + 132% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (42,435 Gs) | 20,520 Gs | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (36,205 Gs) | 26,576 Gs | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (21,192 Gs) | 11,581 Gs | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (35,911 Gs) | 12,702 Gs | + 183% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (82,288 Gs) | 75,395 Gs | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 47% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 152 (291,472 Gs) | 124,599 Gs | + 134% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 134 (257,149 Gs) | 73,869 Gs | + 248% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 507 (972,001 Gs) | 164,396 Gs | + 491% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (416,692 Gs) | 256,883 Gs | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 44,732 Gs | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (30,933 Gs) | 23,399 Gs | + 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 14,463 Gs | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (7,031,389 Gs) | 5,591,640 Gs | + 26% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.54 (1,031 Gs) | 1,626 Gs | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 234 (448,796 Gs) | 279,107 Gs | + 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (48,122 Gs) | 10,557 Gs | + 356% | |
| TOTAL | + 78% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,256 prices entered by 144 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1916.432
PYG
/
SAR
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 78% more expensive than in Paraguay
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