Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Spain
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| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 52% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Paraguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51,332 Gs (€5.95) | €18 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36,562 Gs (€4.24) | €10 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,397 Gs (€1.44) | €3.79 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,922 Gs (€0.80) | €1.03 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,406 Gs (€1.67) | €2.94 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,718 Gs (€1.71) | €2.09 | - 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,231 Gs (€2.35) | €7 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,931 Gs (€1.73) | €2.10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,575 Gs (€0.99) | €1.48 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,287 Gs (€0.73) | €1.14 | - 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,366 Gs (€6) | €7 | - 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,462 Gs (€1.56) | €2.06 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,430 Gs (€0.28) | €1.05 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 60% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Paraguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,554,820 Gs (€644) | €1,426 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,083,610 Gs (€358) | €976 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 308,222 Gs (€36) | €112 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,896,290 Gs (€336) | €930 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,797,900 Gs (€209) | €682 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 219,970 Gs (€26) | €74 | - 65% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,045 Gs (€12) | €26 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,955,730 Gs (€227) | €320 | - 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 847,753 Gs (€98) | €99 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,588 Gs (€3.32) | €7 | - 56% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,127 Gs (€4.07) | €12 | - 65% | |
| Clothes | - 29% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 29% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Paraguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 294,864 Gs (€34) | €77 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239,310 Gs (€28) | €32 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 719,017 Gs (€83) | €86 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 425,884 Gs (€49) | €88 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 28% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Paraguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (€14,662) | €26,893 | - 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,659 Gs (€0.89) | €1.58 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 214,210 Gs (€25) | €28 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 38% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Paraguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,475 Gs (€5.04) | €7 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,829 Gs (€6) | €8 | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 146,615 Gs (€17) | €58 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,344 Gs (€3.98) | €4.03 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,456 Gs (€2.02) | €2.77 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,500 Gs (€3.19) | €3.06 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,800 Gs (€1.37) | €1.87 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,806 Gs (€1.49) | €2.29 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,543 Gs (€8) | €17 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 12% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Paraguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,544 Gs (€11) | €35 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81,113 Gs (€9) | €17 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 122,268 Gs (€14) | €50 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264,476 Gs (€31) | €49 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52,505 Gs (€6) | €10 | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,949 Gs (€2.78) | €2.89 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,003 Gs (€0.93) | €4.51 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,275,970 Gs (€844) | €528 | + 60% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3,093 Gs (€0.36) | €0.18 | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 222,350 Gs (€26) | €50 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,238 Gs (€1.19) | €5.30 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 04, 2024.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 41% cheaper than in Spain
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