Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Hungary
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| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 47% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Paraguay | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49,893 Gs (2,186 Ft) | 4,371 Ft | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36,090 Gs (1,581 Ft) | 2,985 Ft | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,618 Gs (553 Ft) | 1,135 Ft | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,100 Gs (311 Ft) | 539 Ft | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,154 Gs (620 Ft) | 1,236 Ft | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,403 Gs (587 Ft) | 1,188 Ft | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,769 Gs (954 Ft) | 2,811 Ft | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,164 Gs (664 Ft) | 775 Ft | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,261 Gs (362 Ft) | 477 Ft | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,009 Gs (263 Ft) | 431 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,414 Gs (1,639 Ft) | 3,206 Ft | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,619 Gs (597 Ft) | 840 Ft | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,503 Gs (110 Ft) | 370 Ft | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 59% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Paraguay | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,343,000 Gs (234,076 Ft) | 477,049 Ft | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,702,340 Gs (118,389 Ft) | 300,352 Ft | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 269,128 Gs (11,790 Ft) | 57,700 Ft | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,794,320 Gs (122,418 Ft) | 286,686 Ft | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,763,580 Gs (77,262 Ft) | 224,003 Ft | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 142,501 Gs (6,243 Ft) | 44,513 Ft | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,276 Gs (3,517 Ft) | 8,532 Ft | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,798,770 Gs (78,804 Ft) | 148,118 Ft | - 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 951,625 Gs (41,690 Ft) | 34,756 Ft | + 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,360 Gs (1,155 Ft) | 5,015 Ft | - 77% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,233 Gs (1,105 Ft) | 3,754 Ft | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 37% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Paraguay | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 347,611 Gs (15,229 Ft) | 29,995 Ft | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239,674 Gs (10,500 Ft) | 15,405 Ft | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 698,593 Gs (30,605 Ft) | 28,249 Ft | + 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297,199 Gs (13,020 Ft) | 35,356 Ft | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Paraguay | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,815,000 Gs (4,986,208 Ft) | 11,541,000 Ft | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,264 Gs (318 Ft) | 624 Ft | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152,812 Gs (6,695 Ft) | 9,435 Ft | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 60% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 60% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Paraguay | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39,405 Gs (1,726 Ft) | 4,568 Ft | - 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44,653 Gs (1,956 Ft) | 5,090 Ft | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 116,544 Gs (5,106 Ft) | 23,535 Ft | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,682 Gs (1,344 Ft) | 2,389 Ft | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,204 Gs (666 Ft) | 1,452 Ft | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,523 Gs (1,337 Ft) | 2,032 Ft | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,556 Gs (331 Ft) | 779 Ft | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,190 Gs (446 Ft) | 1,116 Ft | - 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55,214 Gs (2,419 Ft) | 5,960 Ft | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Paraguay | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80,485 Gs (3,526 Ft) | 15,022 Ft | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62,949 Gs (2,758 Ft) | 6,056 Ft | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148,226 Gs (6,494 Ft) | 18,954 Ft | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,018 Gs (8,588 Ft) | 21,830 Ft | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59,470 Gs (2,605 Ft) | 2,293 Ft | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,840 Gs (1,044 Ft) | 1,359 Ft | - 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,582 Gs (376 Ft) | 1,019 Ft | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,845,800 Gs (168,484 Ft) | 253,150 Ft | - 33% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 400 Gs (18 Ft) | 30 Ft | - 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144,554 Gs (6,333 Ft) | 18,545 Ft | - 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,525 Gs (373 Ft) | 2,312 Ft | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2025.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 51% cheaper than in Hungary
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