Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Ireland
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Paraguay | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,563 Gs (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,791 Gs (€4.24) | €10 | - 57% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,062 Gs (€1.69) | €5.78 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,653 Gs (€0.86) | €1.52 | - 44% | |
12 eggs, large | 14,233 Gs (€1.84) | €4.88 | - 62% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,061 Gs (€1.30) | €3.06 | - 58% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,530 Gs (€2.65) | €6 | - 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,386 Gs (€1.86) | €2.57 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,927 Gs (€1.15) | €1.49 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,111 Gs (€0.79) | €3.04 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 44,575 Gs (€5.76) | €14 | - 58% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11,492 Gs (€1.48) | €3.01 | - 51% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,093 Gs (€0.40) | €2.00 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 76% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 76% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Paraguay | Ireland | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,816,750 Gs (€622) | €2,708 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,753,730 Gs (€356) | €2,311 | - 85% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 470,063 Gs (€61) | €276 | - 78% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,449,390 Gs (€446) | €1,786 | - 75% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,148,290 Gs (€278) | €1,476 | - 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 272,595 Gs (€35) | €203 | - 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120,199 Gs (€16) | €53 | - 70% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,604,630 Gs (€337) | €426 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,260,850 Gs (€163) | €85 | + 91% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39,143 Gs (€5.06) | €8 | - 37% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26,134 Gs (€3.38) | €16 | - 78% | |
Clothes | - 26% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Paraguay | Ireland | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348,731 Gs (€45) | €84 | - 47% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 312,693 Gs (€40) | €46 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654,847 Gs (€85) | €101 | - 17% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 459,554 Gs (€59) | €103 | - 42% | |
Transportation | - 58% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 58% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Paraguay | Ireland | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 93,742,500 Gs (€12,113) | €31,003 | - 61% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,255 Gs (€1.07) | €1.69 | - 37% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 223,310 Gs (€29) | €82 | - 65% | |
Personal Care | - 48% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is 48% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Paraguay | Ireland | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,235 Gs (€3.26) | €7 | - 53% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56,204 Gs (€7) | €15 | - 51% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,840 Gs (€17) | €63 | - 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,522 Gs (€3.30) | €7 | - 49% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,399 Gs (€3.28) | €3.64 | - 10% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,175 Gs (€3.51) | €7 | - 49% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,480 Gs (€1.35) | €2.96 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,693 Gs (€2.03) | €2.39 | - 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,343 Gs (€10) | €22 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 32% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 32% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
Paraguay | Ireland | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93,615 Gs (€12) | €58 | - 79% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 78,299 Gs (€10) | €24 | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 138,056 Gs (€18) | €142 | - 87% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 204,741 Gs (€26) | €100 | - 73% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47,528 Gs (€6) | €13 | - 54% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20,868 Gs (€2.70) | €3.66 | - 26% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16,887 Gs (€2.18) | €7 | - 69% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,009,490 Gs (€906) | €698 | + 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5,000 Gs (€0.65) | €0.33 | + 94% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 224,116 Gs (€29) | €67 | - 57% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,502 Gs (€1.36) | €16 | - 91% | |
TOTAL | - 60% |
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 60% cheaper than in Ireland
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