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Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Italy
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,822 Gs (€4.25) | €13 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,794 Gs (€4.10) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (€1.69) | €4.40 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,209 Gs (€0.74) | €1.25 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,150 Gs (€1.59) | €3.41 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,310 Gs (€1.33) | €2.11 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,460 Gs (€2.63) | €7 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,350 Gs (€1.33) | €1.93 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,446 Gs (€0.78) | €1.32 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,530 Gs (€0.93) | €1.35 | - 31% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,943 Gs (€6) | €8 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,623 Gs (€1.37) | €1.90 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,547 Gs (€0.51) | €1.07 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,191,010 Gs (€597) | €1,316 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,707,440 Gs (€386) | €898 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (€74) | €132 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,783,590 Gs (€681) | €807 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,941,540 Gs (€277) | €543 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (€30) | €134 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (€29) | €24 | + 20% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,122,370 Gs (€302) | €391 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,447 Gs (€87) | €110 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,329 Gs (€3.75) | €4.37 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57,524 Gs (€8) | €10 | - 17% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is about the same as in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 330,259 Gs (€47) | €82 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 344,828 Gs (€49) | €31 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,485 Gs (€66) | €96 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 329,632 Gs (€47) | €116 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 34% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (€19,621) | €22,404 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (€0.86) | €1.55 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 126,374 Gs (€18) | €35 | - 49% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 39% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27,114 Gs (€3.86) | €8 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,712 Gs (€8) | €9 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (€21) | €86 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 49,485 Gs (€7) | €5.30 | + 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,775 Gs (€2.53) | €3.35 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38,519 Gs (€5.49) | €3.21 | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,336 Gs (€1.33) | €1.98 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,433 Gs (€1.91) | €1.81 | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,485 Gs (€6) | €18 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 41% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Gs (€14) | €36 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,070 Gs (€10) | €17 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 267,384 Gs (€38) | €71 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 229,564 Gs (€33) | €67 | - 51% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,636 Gs (€4.22) | €9 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,954 Gs (€1.85) | €1.63 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,715 Gs (€1.95) | €5.25 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (€493) | €434 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Gs (€0.14) | €0.19 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 282,319 Gs (€40) | €69 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,339 Gs (€1.19) | €5.43 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 17, 2019.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 5,333 prices entered by 746 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 38% cheaper than in Italy
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