- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Costa Rica
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Costa Rica
Currency:
| Food | - 39% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 39% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,479 Gs (₡ 2,727) | ₡ 5,503 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25,427 Gs (₡ 2,524) | ₡ 3,757 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,946 Gs (₡ 1,186) | ₡ 2,445 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,610 Gs (₡ 458) | ₡ 829 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,911 Gs (₡ 984) | ₡ 1,590 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,514 Gs (₡ 1,043) | ₡ 1,244 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,342 Gs (₡ 2,019) | ₡ 3,321 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,404 Gs (₡ 1,132) | ₡ 2,116 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,595 Gs (₡ 555) | ₡ 1,068 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,721 Gs (₡ 667) | ₡ 817 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48,673 Gs (₡ 4,831) | ₡ 7,813 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,409 Gs (₡ 1,033) | ₡ 1,573 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,167 Gs (₡ 414) | ₡ 660 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 13% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,492,810 Gs (₡ 644,415) | ₡ 608,973 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,211,130 Gs (₡ 318,706) | ₡ 343,838 | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 537,668 Gs (₡ 53,364) | ₡ 111,470 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,081,660 Gs (₡ 603,608) | ₡ 705,949 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,697,280 Gs (₡ 267,707) | ₡ 401,953 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 479,087 Gs (₡ 47,550) | ₡ 140,382 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 276,256 Gs (₡ 27,419) | ₡ 24,945 | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,419,990 Gs (₡ 339,436) | ₡ 280,432 | + 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543,265 Gs (₡ 53,919) | ₡ 62,868 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33,413 Gs (₡ 3,316) | ₡ 3,681 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55,104 Gs (₡ 5,469) | ₡ 2,035 | + 169% | |
| Clothes | - 26% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 318,081 Gs (₡ 31,570) | ₡ 39,616 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 257,100 Gs (₡ 25,517) | ₡ 34,402 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 458,403 Gs (₡ 45,497) | ₡ 58,267 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349,918 Gs (₡ 34,730) | ₡ 58,707 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 11% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,416,000 Gs (₡ 13,638,617) | ₡ 13,057,900 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,233 Gs (₡ 619) | ₡ 669 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 159,288 Gs (₡ 15,809) | ₡ 21,102 | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 58% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,466 Gs (₡ 2,031) | ₡ 2,357 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28,234 Gs (₡ 2,802) | ₡ 26,718 | - 90% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113,497 Gs (₡ 11,265) | ₡ 40,372 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28,989 Gs (₡ 2,877) | ₡ 3,545 | - 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,088 Gs (₡ 1,696) | ₡ 2,124 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,323 Gs (₡ 2,414) | ₡ 3,088 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,089 Gs (₡ 1,200) | ₡ 2,242 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,673 Gs (₡ 960) | ₡ 1,345 | - 29% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,673 Gs (₡ 4,335) | ₡ 9,934 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in Costa Rica | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,108 Gs (₡ 9,142) | ₡ 16,242 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,934 Gs (₡ 6,941) | ₡ 7,060 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,619 Gs (₡ 15,842) | ₡ 22,276 | - 29% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 171,170 Gs (₡ 16,989) | ₡ 30,701 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,971 Gs (₡ 2,776) | ₡ 3,631 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17,387 Gs (₡ 1,726) | ₡ 1,852 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,349 Gs (₡ 1,226) | ₡ 1,617 | - 24% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,500,000 Gs (₡ 347,377) | ₡ 332,594 | + 4% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (₡ 119) | ₡ 140 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200,000 Gs (₡ 19,850) | ₡ 31,687 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,993 Gs (₡ 1,190) | ₡ 1,727 | - 31% | |
| TOTAL | - 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 24% cheaper than in Costa Rica
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