Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Ireland
Currency:
| Food | - 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 62% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (€4.88) | €14 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (€3.66) | €8 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (€1.14) | €4.59 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (€0.64) | €1.04 | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (€1.42) | €3.20 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (€1.15) | €2.38 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (€1.79) | €4.59 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (€1.33) | €2.21 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,228 Gs (€0.77) | €1.21 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (€0.76) | €2.41 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (€3.79) | €12 | - 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (€1.35) | €2.29 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (€0.25) | €1.33 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 76% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 76% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (€564) | €2,239 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,100,030 Gs (€259) | €1,764 | - 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (€42) | €157 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (€377) | €1,539 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,959,040 Gs (€242) | €1,293 | - 81% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 269,121 Gs (€33) | €89 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (€10) | €33 | - 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,756,270 Gs (€217) | €354 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609,226 Gs (€75) | €108 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,567 Gs (€2.66) | €7 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,293 Gs (€2.01) | €12 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 40% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 269,773 Gs (€33) | €70 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181,592 Gs (€22) | €32 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (€53) | €82 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296,150 Gs (€37) | €87 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 77% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 77% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,065,300 Gs (€9,267) | €26,934 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (€0.70) | €1.29 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,538 Gs (€19) | €133 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 55% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,600 Gs (€3.78) | €6 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42,693 Gs (€5.27) | €14 | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125,867 Gs (€16) | €57 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24,561 Gs (€3.03) | €4.83 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,082 Gs (€1.86) | €3.04 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,817 Gs (€2.82) | €4.50 | - 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,303 Gs (€0.90) | €2.01 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,674 Gs (€1.32) | €2.35 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,720 Gs (€5.40) | €19 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 57% cheaper than in Ireland | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75,178 Gs (€9) | €40 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,382 Gs (€9) | €22 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 112,096 Gs (€14) | €109 | - 87% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 169,041 Gs (€21) | €63 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,347 Gs (€3.25) | €11 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,280 Gs (€2.63) | €3.64 | - 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,592 Gs (€1.43) | €6 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,156,180 Gs (€513) | €411 | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,181 Gs (€0.15) | €0.36 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,073 Gs (€29) | €45 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,398 Gs (€1.41) | €14 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 70% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 70% cheaper than in Ireland
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