- 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 | 27,462 Gs (€4.19) | €13 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 26,335 Gs (€4.02) | €8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,737 Gs (€1.94) | €4.32 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,692 Gs (€0.72) | €1.26 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,035 Gs (€1.53) | €3.87 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,546 Gs (€1.46) | €2.21 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (€2.93) | €6 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,246 Gs (€1.72) | €2.05 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,595 Gs (€0.85) | €1.36 | - 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,081 Gs (€1.08) | €1.36 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45,589 Gs (€7) | €7 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,000 Gs (€1.53) | €1.98 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,473 Gs (€0.53) | €1.25 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 14% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 14% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,511,090 Gs (€688) | €1,288 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,362,960 Gs (€361) | €871 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462,085 Gs (€70) | €127 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,081,660 Gs (€928) | €795 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,697,280 Gs (€412) | €552 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 479,087 Gs (€73) | €117 | - 37% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 351,429 Gs (€54) | €23 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,752,530 Gs (€420) | €389 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 599,052 Gs (€91) | €114 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,343 Gs (€4.32) | €4.65 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,244 Gs (€7) | €10 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 17% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 316,000 Gs (€48) | €85 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 248,654 Gs (€38) | €35 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 458,140 Gs (€70) | €91 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349,918 Gs (€53) | €119 | - 55% | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 21% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,416,000 Gs (€20,965) | €20,172 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,233 Gs (€0.95) | €1.50 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 159,288 Gs (€24) | €36 | - 32% | |
| Personal Care | - 51% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 51% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,466 Gs (€3.12) | €9 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28,234 Gs (€4.31) | €9 | - 52% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113,497 Gs (€17) | €80 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28,989 Gs (€4.42) | €5.19 | - 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,088 Gs (€2.61) | €3.52 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,323 Gs (€3.71) | €3.00 | + 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,089 Gs (€1.84) | €2.26 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,673 Gs (€1.48) | €2.00 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,673 Gs (€7) | €18 | - 64% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,108 Gs (€14) | €32 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,685 Gs (€10) | €17 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174,174 Gs (€27) | €69 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157,441 Gs (€24) | €62 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,971 Gs (€4.27) | €9 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17,387 Gs (€2.65) | €1.57 | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,349 Gs (€1.88) | €4.89 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,875,000 Gs (€591) | €479 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (€0.18) | €0.24 | - 25% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200,000 Gs (€31) | €59 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,967 Gs (€1.98) | €5.30 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,266 prices entered by 863 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 31% cheaper than in Italy
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