Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Croatia
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 62% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Paraguay | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49,893 Gs (€5.44) | €19 | - 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36,090 Gs (€3.93) | €9 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,618 Gs (€1.37) | €5.49 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,100 Gs (€0.77) | €1.29 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,154 Gs (€1.54) | €3.59 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,403 Gs (€1.46) | €2.47 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,769 Gs (€2.37) | €11 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,164 Gs (€1.65) | €2.35 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,261 Gs (€0.90) | €2.00 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,009 Gs (€0.65) | €1.78 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,414 Gs (€4.08) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,619 Gs (€1.48) | €2.55 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,503 Gs (€0.27) | €1.05 | - 74% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 62% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Paraguay | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,343,000 Gs (€582) | €1,207 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,702,340 Gs (€294) | €941 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 269,128 Gs (€29) | €140 | - 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,794,320 Gs (€304) | €695 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,763,580 Gs (€192) | €594 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 142,501 Gs (€16) | €77 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,276 Gs (€9) | €17 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,798,770 Gs (€196) | €305 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 951,625 Gs (€104) | €95 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,360 Gs (€2.87) | €23 | - 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,233 Gs (€2.75) | €22 | - 88% | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Paraguay | Croatia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 347,611 Gs (€38) | €49 | - 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239,674 Gs (€26) | €32 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 698,593 Gs (€76) | €77 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297,199 Gs (€32) | €64 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Paraguay | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,815,000 Gs (€12,398) | €28,025 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,264 Gs (€0.79) | €1.51 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152,812 Gs (€17) | €48 | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 46% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Paraguay | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39,405 Gs (€4.29) | €7 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44,653 Gs (€4.86) | €9 | - 46% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 116,544 Gs (€13) | €50 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,682 Gs (€3.34) | €5.00 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,204 Gs (€1.66) | €2.91 | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,523 Gs (€3.33) | €2.24 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,556 Gs (€0.82) | €1.00 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,190 Gs (€1.11) | €2.00 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55,214 Gs (€6) | €12 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 68% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 68% cheaper than in Croatia | ||||
| Paraguay | Croatia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80,485 Gs (€9) | €46 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62,949 Gs (€7) | €15 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148,226 Gs (€16) | €33 | - 51% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,018 Gs (€21) | €78 | - 73% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59,470 Gs (€6) | €12 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,840 Gs (€2.60) | €2.42 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,582 Gs (€0.93) | €3.92 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,845,800 Gs (€419) | €938 | - 55% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 400 Gs (€0.04) | €0.10 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144,554 Gs (€16) | €78 | - 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,525 Gs (€0.93) | €4.97 | - 81% | |
| TOTAL | - 59% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 59% cheaper than in Croatia
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