- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 37% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,732 Gs (₡ 2,750) | ₡ 5,609 | - 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 27,604 Gs (₡ 2,738) | ₡ 3,508 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,905 Gs (₡ 1,280) | ₡ 2,280 | - 44% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,809 Gs (₡ 477) | ₡ 800 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,881 Gs (₡ 1,079) | ₡ 1,636 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (₡ 1,007) | ₡ 1,146 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (₡ 1,906) | ₡ 2,839 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (₡ 1,018) | ₡ 1,917 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (₡ 572) | ₡ 1,025 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,443 Gs (₡ 738) | ₡ 809 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,588 Gs (₡ 4,719) | ₡ 7,886 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,334 Gs (₡ 1,025) | ₡ 1,594 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,886 Gs (₡ 385) | ₡ 692 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 14% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,843,460 Gs (₡ 480,335) | ₡ 616,803 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,322,490 Gs (₡ 329,497) | ₡ 378,964 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 486,283 Gs (₡ 48,226) | ₡ 98,502 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (₡ 515,315) | ₡ 448,538 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (₡ 175,155) | ₡ 350,678 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248,909 Gs (₡ 24,685) | ₡ 140,382 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 271,212 Gs (₡ 26,897) | ₡ 22,152 | + 21% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,833,610 Gs (₡ 281,014) | ₡ 307,685 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (₡ 60,759) | ₡ 70,577 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32,508 Gs (₡ 3,224) | ₡ 3,707 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (₡ 6,605) | ₡ 2,112 | + 213% | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 32% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 325,337 Gs (₡ 32,264) | ₡ 42,710 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (₡ 32,820) | ₡ 51,028 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 469,316 Gs (₡ 46,543) | ₡ 54,162 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Gs (₡ 29,752) | ₡ 46,009 | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 8% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 173,924,000 Gs (₡ 17,248,361) | ₡ 13,938,500 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,831 Gs (₡ 677) | ₡ 670 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,450 Gs (₡ 17,697) | ₡ 25,291 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 44% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (₡ 2,980) | ₡ 2,357 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (₡ 5,232) | ₡ 23,429 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (₡ 14,876) | ₡ 41,291 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (₡ 3,973) | ₡ 3,495 | + 14% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (₡ 2,083) | ₡ 2,727 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (₡ 4,242) | ₡ 2,972 | + 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (₡ 1,180) | ₡ 2,290 | - 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (₡ 1,651) | ₡ 1,684 | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (₡ 5,391) | ₡ 9,698 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 16% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,393 Gs (₡ 9,659) | ₡ 14,742 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,454 Gs (₡ 6,789) | ₡ 6,540 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (₡ 25,670) | ₡ 26,487 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 166,806 Gs (₡ 16,542) | ₡ 28,376 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,000 Gs (₡ 2,479) | ₡ 3,405 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,182 Gs (₡ 1,506) | ₡ 2,009 | - 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16,035 Gs (₡ 1,590) | ₡ 1,432 | + 11% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,733,330 Gs (₡ 370,241) | ₡ 382,014 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (₡ 119) | ₡ 90 | + 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 227,746 Gs (₡ 22,586) | ₡ 32,008 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,967 Gs (₡ 1,286) | ₡ 1,785 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 22% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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