- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 49% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,329 Gs (€4.36) | €13 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,326 Gs (€4.21) | €8 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (€1.77) | €4.58 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs (€0.74) | €1.32 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs (€1.71) | €3.83 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (€1.51) | €2.10 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (€2.86) | €7 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (€1.53) | €2.02 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (€0.86) | €1.29 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs (€1.00) | €1.38 | - 27% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (€7) | €8 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs (€1.47) | €1.94 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (€0.56) | €1.13 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 27% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,099,050 Gs (€758) | €1,330 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs (€437) | €899 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (€77) | €132 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (€773) | €803 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (€263) | €541 | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (€32) | €97 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (€30) | €23 | + 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (€409) | €387 | + 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (€91) | €115 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (€4.65) | €4.49 | + 4% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (€10) | €10 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 2% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs (€45) | €84 | - 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (€49) | €33 | + 48% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (€69) | €95 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (€54) | €118 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 23% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (€20,479) | €21,733 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (€0.90) | €1.54 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (€25) | €35 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (€4.47) | €9 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (€8) | €8 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (€22) | €85 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (€5.96) | €5.12 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (€3.12) | €3.64 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (€6) | €3.26 | + 95% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (€1.77) | €2.19 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (€2.47) | €2.02 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (€8) | €18 | - 54% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (€15) | €34 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (€10) | €17 | - 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (€38) | €64 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (€26) | €67 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (€3.90) | €9 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (€2.19) | €1.61 | + 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (€2.12) | €5.09 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (€515) | €457 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (€0.18) | €0.20 | - 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (€36) | €63 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs (€1.45) | €5.37 | - 73% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 32% cheaper than in Italy
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