Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Hungary
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 41,151 Gs (1,847 Ft) | 2,195 Ft | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,061 Gs (1,305 Ft) | 1,673 Ft | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 7,977 Gs (358 Ft) | 683 Ft | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,118 Gs (230 Ft) | 254 Ft | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,092 Gs (498 Ft) | 610 Ft | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,051 Gs (406 Ft) | 646 Ft | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,264 Gs (730 Ft) | 1,077 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8,859 Gs (398 Ft) | 414 Ft | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,274 Gs (282 Ft) | 279 Ft | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,595 Gs (251 Ft) | 260 Ft | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 31,908 Gs (1,432 Ft) | 1,749 Ft | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,992 Gs (493 Ft) | 447 Ft | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,392 Gs (107 Ft) | 158 Ft | - 32% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 41% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,172,500 Gs (187,318 Ft) | 308,191 Ft | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,083,890 Gs (93,553 Ft) | 215,412 Ft | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 337,828 Gs (15,166 Ft) | 45,256 Ft | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,216,680 Gs (144,408 Ft) | 204,663 Ft | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,863,340 Gs (83,652 Ft) | 141,853 Ft | - 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 291,440 Gs (13,084 Ft) | 29,255 Ft | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 91,601 Gs (4,112 Ft) | 3,835 Ft | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,800,610 Gs (80,836 Ft) | 105,278 Ft | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 686,511 Gs (30,820 Ft) | 27,432 Ft | + 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 17,825 Gs (800 Ft) | 2,471 Ft | - 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 14,190 Gs (637 Ft) | 2,372 Ft | - 73% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 47% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 254,090 Gs (11,407 Ft) | 24,674 Ft | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 131,253 Gs (5,892 Ft) | 10,426 Ft | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 374,912 Gs (16,831 Ft) | 26,671 Ft | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 298,714 Gs (13,410 Ft) | 26,563 Ft | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 96,524,400 Gs (4,333,313 Ft) | 6,385,690 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,233 Gs (280 Ft) | 389 Ft | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 162,700 Gs (7,304 Ft) | 9,700 Ft | - 25% | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 35% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,359 Gs (1,363 Ft) | 2,475 Ft | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45,241 Gs (2,031 Ft) | 2,000 Ft | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 174,191 Gs (7,820 Ft) | 21,638 Ft | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24,561 Gs (1,103 Ft) | 1,179 Ft | - 6% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,114 Gs (768 Ft) | 826 Ft | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,953 Gs (941 Ft) | 804 Ft | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,307 Gs (238 Ft) | 416 Ft | - 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,463 Gs (425 Ft) | 470 Ft | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 39,968 Gs (1,794 Ft) | 4,088 Ft | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 16% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 65,248 Gs (2,929 Ft) | 6,910 Ft | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 71,948 Gs (3,230 Ft) | 3,646 Ft | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 112,096 Gs (5,032 Ft) | 16,941 Ft | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 130,052 Gs (5,838 Ft) | 10,919 Ft | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,282 Gs (1,315 Ft) | 2,083 Ft | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,756 Gs (1,067 Ft) | 686 Ft | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,361 Gs (420 Ft) | 497 Ft | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,639,440 Gs (163,387 Ft) | 149,958 Ft | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,176 Gs (53 Ft) | 30 Ft | + 78% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 229,961 Gs (10,324 Ft) | 12,777 Ft | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,884 Gs (534 Ft) | 1,397 Ft | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 30, 2020.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 30% cheaper than in Hungary
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