- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 50% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,833 Gs (€4.33) | €13 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,653 Gs (€4.16) | €8 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,484 Gs (€1.81) | €4.46 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,902 Gs (€0.71) | €1.29 | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,881 Gs (€1.58) | €3.91 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (€1.47) | €2.20 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (€2.79) | €6 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (€1.49) | €2.08 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (€0.84) | €1.35 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,196 Gs (€1.04) | €1.36 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (€7) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,026 Gs (€1.46) | €1.94 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (€0.55) | €1.24 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 25% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 25% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,594,190 Gs (€812) | €1,288 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,182,050 Gs (€462) | €872 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (€76) | €132 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (€754) | €777 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (€256) | €530 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248,909 Gs (€36) | €133 | - 73% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 211,530 Gs (€31) | €23 | + 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (€400) | €392 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (€89) | €114 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (€4.54) | €4.50 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (€10) | €10 | - 0% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 0% more expensive than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 350,551 Gs (€51) | €85 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (€48) | €33 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (€68) | €91 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (€53) | €116 | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 22% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (€19,999) | €19,953 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,574 Gs (€0.95) | €1.51 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (€24) | €36 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (€4.36) | €9 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (€8) | €10 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (€22) | €84 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (€5.82) | €5.19 | + 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (€3.05) | €3.60 | - 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (€6) | €3.07 | + 103% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (€1.73) | €2.32 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (€2.42) | €2.02 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (€8) | €18 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (€14) | €33 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (€10) | €17 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (€38) | €67 | - 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (€25) | €64 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (€3.81) | €9 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (€2.14) | €1.58 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (€2.07) | €4.93 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,750,000 Gs (€544) | €454 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (€0.17) | €0.24 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (€35) | €59 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,995 Gs (€1.89) | €5.31 | - 64% | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 32% cheaper than in Italy
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