Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 45% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43,212 Gs (₡ 3,814) | ₡ 5,587 | - 32% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,295 Gs (₡ 2,674) | ₡ 3,882 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,595 Gs (₡ 847) | ₡ 1,799 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,115 Gs (₡ 452) | ₡ 831 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,282 Gs (₡ 996) | ₡ 1,621 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,483 Gs (₡ 837) | ₡ 1,029 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,571 Gs (₡ 1,374) | ₡ 2,797 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,338 Gs (₡ 913) | ₡ 2,036 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,228 Gs (₡ 550) | ₡ 935 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,686 Gs (₡ 502) | ₡ 1,029 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,138 Gs (₡ 3,102) | ₡ 10,493 | - 70% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,770 Gs (₡ 951) | ₡ 1,499 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,194 Gs (₡ 194) | ₡ 695 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 33% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,406,210 Gs (₡ 388,942) | ₡ 554,702 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,102,690 Gs (₡ 185,607) | ₡ 270,901 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 360,932 Gs (₡ 31,860) | ₡ 39,353 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,086,990 Gs (₡ 272,493) | ₡ 433,078 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,917,160 Gs (₡ 169,230) | ₡ 221,306 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 282,380 Gs (₡ 24,926) | ₡ 22,855 | + 9% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 81,978 Gs (₡ 7,236) | ₡ 15,049 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,793,230 Gs (₡ 158,291) | ₡ 188,597 | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 756,230 Gs (₡ 66,753) | ₡ 59,270 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 18,685 Gs (₡ 1,649) | ₡ 4,330 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,349 Gs (₡ 1,267) | ₡ 2,643 | - 52% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 37% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 250,083 Gs (₡ 22,075) | ₡ 35,961 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 151,920 Gs (₡ 13,410) | ₡ 20,938 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 402,166 Gs (₡ 35,500) | ₡ 53,266 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296,150 Gs (₡ 26,142) | ₡ 49,097 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 33% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,065,300 Gs (₡ 6,626,118) | ₡ 11,278,500 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (₡ 503) | ₡ 593 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 145,793 Gs (₡ 12,869) | ₡ 21,831 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 53% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,600 Gs (₡ 2,701) | ₡ 2,766 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42,693 Gs (₡ 3,769) | ₡ 8,438 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 133,787 Gs (₡ 11,810) | ₡ 45,132 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24,561 Gs (₡ 2,168) | ₡ 2,971 | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,815 Gs (₡ 1,308) | ₡ 2,472 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,817 Gs (₡ 2,014) | ₡ 3,499 | - 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,847 Gs (₡ 516) | ₡ 1,501 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,674 Gs (₡ 942) | ₡ 1,288 | - 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,720 Gs (₡ 3,859) | ₡ 7,373 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 24% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 63,009 Gs (₡ 5,562) | ₡ 12,962 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,382 Gs (₡ 6,213) | ₡ 6,109 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 112,096 Gs (₡ 9,895) | ₡ 19,743 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 151,001 Gs (₡ 13,329) | ₡ 29,314 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,347 Gs (₡ 2,326) | ₡ 4,366 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,280 Gs (₡ 1,878) | ₡ 2,276 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,742 Gs (₡ 860) | ₡ 1,457 | - 41% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,156,180 Gs (₡ 366,872) | ₡ 313,969 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,181 Gs (₡ 104) | ₡ 47 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,073 Gs (₡ 20,574) | ₡ 39,656 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,398 Gs (₡ 1,006) | ₡ 2,109 | - 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 26, 2021.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 36% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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