Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Cambodia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 16% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Paraguay | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,563 Gs (26,891 Riels) | 16,155 Riels | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,791 Gs (18,539 Riels) | 24,000 Riels | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,062 Gs (7,385 Riels) | 7,923 Riels | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,653 Gs (3,762 Riels) | 7,519 Riels | - 50% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,233 Gs (8,047 Riels) | 9,383 Riels | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,061 Gs (5,688 Riels) | 4,830 Riels | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,530 Gs (11,607 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,386 Gs (8,133 Riels) | 14,078 Riels | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,927 Gs (5,047 Riels) | 4,273 Riels | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,111 Gs (3,455 Riels) | 2,770 Riels | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 44,575 Gs (25,202 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,492 Gs (6,497 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,093 Gs (1,749 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 10% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 10% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Paraguay | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,816,750 Gs (2,723,268 Riels) | 3,423,250 Riels | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,753,730 Gs (1,556,889 Riels) | 2,153,800 Riels | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 470,063 Gs (265,762 Riels) | 400,524 Riels | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,449,390 Gs (1,950,197 Riels) | 2,000,000 Riels | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,148,290 Gs (1,214,588 Riels) | 1,400,000 Riels | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 272,595 Gs (154,118 Riels) | 300,000 Riels | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120,199 Gs (67,957 Riels) | 51,685 Riels | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,604,630 Gs (1,472,591 Riels) | 1,200,000 Riels | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,260,850 Gs (712,852 Riels) | 472,094 Riels | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39,143 Gs (22,131 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26,134 Gs (14,775 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 149% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 149% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Paraguay | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348,731 Gs (197,164 Riels) | 80,000 Riels | + 146% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 312,693 Gs (176,789 Riels) | 40,000 Riels | + 342% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654,847 Gs (370,234 Riels) | 392,250 Riels | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 459,554 Gs (259,820 Riels) | 152,014 Riels | + 71% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 44% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Paraguay | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 93,742,500 Gs (52,999,623 Riels) | 240,000,000 Riels | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,255 Gs (4,667 Riels) | 4,511 Riels | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223,310 Gs (126,254 Riels) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 7% cheaper than in Cambodia | ||||
| Paraguay | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,235 Gs (14,267 Riels) | 10,000 Riels | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56,204 Gs (31,776 Riels) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,840 Gs (73,974 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,522 Gs (14,430 Riels) | 9,133 Riels | + 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,399 Gs (14,360 Riels) | 25,000 Riels | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,175 Gs (15,364 Riels) | 16,000 Riels | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,480 Gs (5,925 Riels) | 4,000 Riels | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,693 Gs (8,872 Riels) | 8,000 Riels | + 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,343 Gs (42,597 Riels) | 12,000 Riels | + 255% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 5% more expensive than in Cambodia | ||||
| Paraguay | Cambodia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93,615 Gs (52,928 Riels) | 55,571 Riels | - 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78,299 Gs (44,268 Riels) | 100,000 Riels | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 138,056 Gs (78,053 Riels) | 60,000 Riels | + 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 204,741 Gs (115,755 Riels) | 800,000 Riels | - 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47,528 Gs (26,871 Riels) | 20,000 Riels | + 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20,868 Gs (11,798 Riels) | 6,000 Riels | + 97% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16,887 Gs (9,547 Riels) | 6,060 Riels | + 58% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,009,490 Gs (3,962,987 Riels) | 2,660,930 Riels | + 49% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5,000 Gs (2,827 Riels) | 207 Riels | + 1268% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 224,116 Gs (126,709 Riels) | 218,442 Riels | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,502 Gs (5,938 Riels) | 22,436 Riels | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 815 prices entered by 65 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.565
KHR
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 15% cheaper than in Cambodia
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