- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 52% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 23,912 Gs (€3.61) | €12 | - 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25,154 Gs (€3.80) | €7 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,619 Gs (€1.75) | €4.24 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,953 Gs (€0.75) | €1.35 | - 44% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,281 Gs (€1.70) | €3.45 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,453 Gs (€1.28) | €2.44 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,905 Gs (€2.86) | €7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,419 Gs (€1.57) | €1.94 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,829 Gs (€0.88) | €1.26 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,739 Gs (€1.02) | €1.35 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,565 Gs (€7) | €7 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,017 Gs (€1.36) | €2.02 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,476 Gs (€0.37) | €1.12 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,486,380 Gs (€980) | €1,360 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,178,680 Gs (€480) | €906 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 510,036 Gs (€77) | €126 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,493,700 Gs (€981) | €902 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,000,000 Gs (€453) | €610 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 580,281 Gs (€88) | €90 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 276,256 Gs (€42) | €23 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,412,460 Gs (€515) | €358 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 760,964 Gs (€115) | €115 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 71,557 Gs (€11) | €5.30 | + 104% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,924 Gs (€1.50) | €10 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 12% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 302,186 Gs (€46) | €85 | - 46% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 295,760 Gs (€45) | €37 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 486,887 Gs (€74) | €94 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 413,353 Gs (€62) | €128 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 37% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 83,079,200 Gs (€12,548) | €21,558 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,415 Gs (€0.82) | €1.50 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 149,546 Gs (€23) | €35 | - 35% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 43% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 18,953 Gs (€2.86) | €7 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 89,851 Gs (€14) | €9 | + 57% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 106,334 Gs (€16) | €83 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 21,164 Gs (€3.20) | €5.26 | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,724 Gs (€2.83) | €3.05 | - 7% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,410 Gs (€3.69) | €3.42 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,079 Gs (€1.52) | €1.93 | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 7,907 Gs (€1.19) | €1.98 | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 36,877 Gs (€5.57) | €17 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 38% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84,194 Gs (€13) | €33 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75,014 Gs (€11) | €16 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 104,023 Gs (€16) | €68 | - 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 183,735 Gs (€28) | €66 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 36,081 Gs (€5.45) | €8 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 18,594 Gs (€2.81) | €1.51 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 31,130 Gs (€4.70) | €5.02 | - 6% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | €569 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (€0.18) | €0.17 | + 7% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 171,057 Gs (€26) | €70 | - 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,016 Gs (€1.36) | €5.20 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 33% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2017.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 33% cheaper than in Italy
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