Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Czech Republic
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Paraguay | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,191 Gs (144 Kč) | 215 Kč | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,746 Gs (97 Kč) | 172 Kč | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,405 Gs (35 Kč) | 110 Kč | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,581 Gs (20 Kč) | 26 Kč | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,043 Gs (40 Kč) | 75 Kč | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,481 Gs (32 Kč) | 72 Kč | - 56% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,160 Gs (59 Kč) | 133 Kč | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,407 Gs (41 Kč) | 39 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,504 Gs (26 Kč) | 23 Kč | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,748 Gs (24 Kč) | 24 Kč | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,038 Gs (141 Kč) | 146 Kč | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,349 Gs (35 Kč) | 43 Kč | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,584 Gs (8 Kč) | 24 Kč | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 58% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 58% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Paraguay | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,659,690 Gs (14,260 Kč) | 32,697 Kč | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,753,080 Gs (8,425 Kč) | 25,318 Kč | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 347,393 Gs (1,063 Kč) | 5,707 Kč | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,327,500 Gs (10,183 Kč) | 22,636 Kč | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,999,970 Gs (6,121 Kč) | 16,625 Kč | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,329 Gs (748 Kč) | 4,199 Kč | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 105,424 Gs (323 Kč) | 406 Kč | - 21% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,890,870 Gs (8,847 Kč) | 7,703 Kč | + 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (2,897 Kč) | 3,822 Kč | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,031 Gs (92 Kč) | 170 Kč | - 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,226 Gs (74 Kč) | 334 Kč | - 78% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 18% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Paraguay | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289,345 Gs (885 Kč) | 1,892 Kč | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 297,615 Gs (911 Kč) | 880 Kč | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 623,869 Gs (1,909 Kč) | 1,981 Kč | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 475,173 Gs (1,454 Kč) | 2,351 Kč | - 38% | |
| Transportation | - 28% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 28% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Paraguay | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,046,000 Gs (211,303 Kč) | 601,525 Kč | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,709 Gs (27 Kč) | 41 Kč | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (569 Kč) | 534 Kč | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 22% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Paraguay | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (65 Kč) | 126 Kč | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (165 Kč) | 158 Kč | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,959 Gs (401 Kč) | 534 Kč | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28,690 Gs (88 Kč) | 99 Kč | - 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (63 Kč) | 69 Kč | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26,576 Gs (81 Kč) | 101 Kč | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,581 Gs (35 Kč) | 48 Kč | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,702 Gs (39 Kč) | 47 Kč | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,395 Gs (231 Kč) | 506 Kč | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 23% cheaper than in Czech Republic | ||||
| Paraguay | Czech Republic | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124,599 Gs (381 Kč) | 938 Kč | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73,869 Gs (226 Kč) | 415 Kč | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 164,396 Gs (503 Kč) | 1,786 Kč | - 72% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256,883 Gs (786 Kč) | 1,308 Kč | - 40% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,732 Gs (137 Kč) | 159 Kč | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,399 Gs (72 Kč) | 68 Kč | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,463 Gs (44 Kč) | 50 Kč | - 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (17,112 Kč) | 18,311 Kč | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (4.98 Kč) | 3.57 Kč | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 279,107 Gs (854 Kč) | 1,065 Kč | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,557 Gs (32 Kč) | 141 Kč | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,516 prices entered by 157 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 38% cheaper than in Czech Republic
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