Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Hungary
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| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 31% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Paraguay | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,563 Gs (2,406 Ft) | 3,378 Ft | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,791 Gs (1,658 Ft) | 2,531 Ft | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,062 Gs (661 Ft) | 944 Ft | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,653 Gs (337 Ft) | 476 Ft | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,233 Gs (720 Ft) | 1,184 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,061 Gs (509 Ft) | 1,140 Ft | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,530 Gs (1,038 Ft) | 2,297 Ft | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,386 Gs (728 Ft) | 540 Ft | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,927 Gs (452 Ft) | 400 Ft | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,111 Gs (309 Ft) | 366 Ft | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 44,575 Gs (2,254 Ft) | 2,702 Ft | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,492 Gs (581 Ft) | 631 Ft | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,093 Gs (156 Ft) | 465 Ft | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 29% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Paraguay | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,816,750 Gs (243,616 Ft) | 365,445 Ft | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,753,730 Gs (139,275 Ft) | 256,867 Ft | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 470,063 Gs (23,774 Ft) | 52,587 Ft | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,449,390 Gs (174,459 Ft) | 207,517 Ft | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,148,290 Gs (108,654 Ft) | 157,009 Ft | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 272,595 Gs (13,787 Ft) | 33,829 Ft | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120,199 Gs (6,079 Ft) | 4,635 Ft | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,604,630 Gs (131,734 Ft) | 120,602 Ft | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,260,850 Gs (63,770 Ft) | 36,887 Ft | + 73% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39,143 Gs (1,980 Ft) | 3,871 Ft | - 49% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26,134 Gs (1,322 Ft) | 3,596 Ft | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is about the same as in Hungary | ||||
| Paraguay | Hungary | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348,731 Gs (17,638 Ft) | 27,750 Ft | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 312,693 Gs (15,815 Ft) | 12,158 Ft | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654,847 Gs (33,120 Ft) | 28,654 Ft | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 459,554 Gs (23,243 Ft) | 35,591 Ft | - 35% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Paraguay | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 93,742,500 Gs (4,741,204 Ft) | 9,771,450 Ft | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,255 Gs (418 Ft) | 637 Ft | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223,310 Gs (11,294 Ft) | 9,649 Ft | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 34% cheaper than in Hungary | ||||
| Paraguay | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,235 Gs (1,276 Ft) | 3,052 Ft | - 58% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56,204 Gs (2,843 Ft) | 4,083 Ft | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,840 Gs (6,617 Ft) | 20,185 Ft | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,522 Gs (1,291 Ft) | 2,127 Ft | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,399 Gs (1,285 Ft) | 1,115 Ft | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,175 Gs (1,374 Ft) | 1,341 Ft | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,480 Gs (530 Ft) | 1,134 Ft | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,693 Gs (794 Ft) | 1,148 Ft | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,343 Gs (3,811 Ft) | 4,563 Ft | - 16% | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 38% more expensive than in Hungary | ||||
| Paraguay | Hungary | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93,615 Gs (4,735 Ft) | 11,336 Ft | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78,299 Gs (3,960 Ft) | 4,970 Ft | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 138,056 Gs (6,982 Ft) | 17,362 Ft | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 204,741 Gs (10,355 Ft) | 16,644 Ft | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47,528 Gs (2,404 Ft) | 2,873 Ft | - 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20,868 Gs (1,055 Ft) | 940 Ft | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16,887 Gs (854 Ft) | 795 Ft | + 7% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,009,490 Gs (354,518 Ft) | 289,013 Ft | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5,000 Gs (253 Ft) | 35 Ft | + 624% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 224,116 Gs (11,335 Ft) | 18,507 Ft | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,502 Gs (531 Ft) | 2,046 Ft | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 16% cheaper than in Hungary
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