Cost of living in Sweden compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 105% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Sweden is 105% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Sweden | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 145 kr (104,199 Gs) | 54,563 Gs | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 101 kr (72,413 Gs) | 36,562 Gs | + 98% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 68 kr (48,692 Gs) | 12,397 Gs | + 293% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 16 kr (11,651 Gs) | 6,922 Gs | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 41 kr (29,240 Gs) | 15,078 Gs | + 94% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 36 kr (25,999 Gs) | 14,819 Gs | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 56 kr (40,182 Gs) | 19,966 Gs | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 31 kr (22,552 Gs) | 14,931 Gs | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 19 kr (13,587 Gs) | 8,575 Gs | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 20 kr (14,657 Gs) | 6,631 Gs | + 121% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 116 kr (82,953 Gs) | 52,050 Gs | + 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 25 kr (18,127 Gs) | 13,598 Gs | + 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 17 kr (12,337 Gs) | 2,676 Gs | + 361% | |
| Housing | + 195% | |||
| Housing in Sweden is 195% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Sweden | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 21,059 kr (15,081,880 Gs) | 5,655,380 Gs | + 167% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 14,231 kr (10,192,238 Gs) | 3,080,880 Gs | + 231% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 755 kr (540,596 Gs) | 314,092 Gs | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 14,444 kr (10,344,930 Gs) | 2,896,290 Gs | + 257% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,113 kr (7,243,112 Gs) | 1,797,900 Gs | + 303% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 341 kr (243,955 Gs) | 219,970 Gs | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 284 kr (203,124 Gs) | 104,045 Gs | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 3,898 kr (2,791,543 Gs) | 1,955,730 Gs | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,184 kr (848,298 Gs) | 847,753 Gs | + 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 59 kr (42,012 Gs) | 31,954 Gs | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 313 kr (224,001 Gs) | 35,127 Gs | + 538% | |
| Clothes | + 47% | |||
| Clothes in Sweden is 47% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Sweden | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 970 kr (694,673 Gs) | 397,212 Gs | + 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 442 kr (316,379 Gs) | 239,310 Gs | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,141 kr (817,394 Gs) | 719,017 Gs | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,310 kr (938,438 Gs) | 425,884 Gs | + 120% | |
| Transportation | + 134% | |||
| Transportation in Sweden is 134% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Sweden | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 336,675 kr (241,123,150 Gs) | 126,411,000 Gs | + 91% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 kr (13,179 Gs) | 7,653 Gs | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 883 kr (632,516 Gs) | 214,210 Gs | + 195% | |
| Personal Care | + 151% | |||
| Personal Care in Sweden is 151% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Sweden | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 73 kr (52,316 Gs) | 43,475 Gs | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 196 kr (140,141 Gs) | 52,829 Gs | + 165% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 309 kr (220,952 Gs) | 146,615 Gs | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 131 kr (93,691 Gs) | 34,344 Gs | + 173% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 90 kr (64,464 Gs) | 19,707 Gs | + 227% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 85 kr (60,730 Gs) | 31,470 Gs | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 57 kr (40,933 Gs) | 11,800 Gs | + 247% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 29 kr (20,605 Gs) | 12,806 Gs | + 61% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 396 kr (283,777 Gs) | 65,543 Gs | + 333% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Sweden is 45% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Sweden | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 421 kr (301,437 Gs) | 95,544 Gs | + 215% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 312 kr (223,657 Gs) | 81,113 Gs | + 176% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 639 kr (457,442 Gs) | 150,949 Gs | + 203% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 935 kr (669,975 Gs) | 264,476 Gs | + 153% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 220 kr (157,910 Gs) | 38,794 Gs | + 307% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 48 kr (34,273 Gs) | 23,949 Gs | + 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 66 kr (47,011 Gs) | 8,619 Gs | + 445% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,355 kr (3,834,888 Gs) | 7,275,970 Gs | - 47% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.00 kr (1,432 Gs) | 2,200 Gs | - 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 470 kr (336,327 Gs) | 222,350 Gs | + 51% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 72 kr (51,871 Gs) | 10,238 Gs | + 407% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 02, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Sweden is 119% more expensive than in Paraguay
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