Cost of living in Paraguay compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Paraguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54,563 Gs (£5.47) | £15 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36,562 Gs (£3.66) | £8 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,397 Gs (£1.24) | £3.88 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,922 Gs (£0.69) | £1.15 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15,078 Gs (£1.51) | £3.75 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,819 Gs (£1.49) | £2.64 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,966 Gs (£2.00) | £4.87 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,931 Gs (£1.50) | £2.13 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,575 Gs (£0.86) | £0.92 | - 7% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,631 Gs (£0.66) | £2.09 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52,050 Gs (£5.22) | £9 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,598 Gs (£1.36) | £2.24 | - 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,676 Gs (£0.27) | £1.08 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 80% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Paraguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,655,380 Gs (£567) | £2,659 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,080,880 Gs (£309) | £2,071 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 314,092 Gs (£31) | £198 | - 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,896,290 Gs (£290) | £1,716 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,797,900 Gs (£180) | £1,320 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 219,970 Gs (£22) | £155 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,045 Gs (£10) | £28 | - 62% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,955,730 Gs (£196) | £314 | - 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 847,753 Gs (£85) | £83 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,954 Gs (£3.20) | £9 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,127 Gs (£3.52) | £15 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 36% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Paraguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 397,212 Gs (£40) | £73 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239,310 Gs (£24) | £35 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 719,017 Gs (£72) | £84 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 425,884 Gs (£43) | £91 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 72% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Paraguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (£12,670) | £28,980 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,653 Gs (£0.77) | £1.44 | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 214,210 Gs (£21) | £111 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Paraguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,475 Gs (£4.36) | £4.15 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,829 Gs (£5.29) | £8 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 146,615 Gs (£15) | £61 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,344 Gs (£3.44) | £4.17 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,707 Gs (£1.98) | £2.15 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31,470 Gs (£3.15) | £4.71 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,800 Gs (£1.18) | £2.28 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,806 Gs (£1.28) | £1.89 | - 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,543 Gs (£7) | £15 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Paraguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,544 Gs (£10) | £37 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81,113 Gs (£8) | £23 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,949 Gs (£15) | £113 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264,476 Gs (£27) | £69 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 38,794 Gs (£3.89) | £12 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,949 Gs (£2.40) | £3.64 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,619 Gs (£0.86) | £5.77 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,275,970 Gs (£729) | £543 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,200 Gs (£0.22) | £0.14 | + 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 222,350 Gs (£22) | £39 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,238 Gs (£1.03) | £15 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 67% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 67% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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