- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Italy
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Italy
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 48% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,479 Gs (€4.18) | €13 | - 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25,427 Gs (€3.86) | €8 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,946 Gs (€1.82) | €4.30 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,610 Gs (€0.70) | €1.29 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,911 Gs (€1.51) | €3.82 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,514 Gs (€1.60) | €2.20 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,342 Gs (€3.09) | €6 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,404 Gs (€1.73) | €2.05 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,901 Gs (€0.90) | €1.33 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,721 Gs (€1.02) | €1.31 | - 22% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48,673 Gs (€7) | €7 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,409 Gs (€1.58) | €2.01 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,167 Gs (€0.63) | €1.24 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 11% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,492,810 Gs (€987) | €1,344 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,211,130 Gs (€488) | €898 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 537,668 Gs (€82) | €123 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,081,660 Gs (€924) | €792 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,697,280 Gs (€410) | €560 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 479,087 Gs (€73) | €124 | - 41% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 276,256 Gs (€42) | €23 | + 85% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,419,990 Gs (€520) | €381 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543,265 Gs (€83) | €121 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33,413 Gs (€5.08) | €4.73 | + 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55,104 Gs (€8) | €10 | - 15% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 15% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 318,081 Gs (€48) | €84 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 257,100 Gs (€39) | €34 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 458,403 Gs (€70) | €90 | - 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 (€20,881) | €20,211 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,233 Gs (€0.95) | €1.49 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 159,288 Gs (€24) | €35 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 52% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,466 Gs (€3.11) | €9 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28,234 Gs (€4.29) | €9 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113,497 Gs (€17) | €83 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28,989 Gs (€4.41) | €4.85 | - 9% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,088 Gs (€2.60) | €3.45 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,323 Gs (€3.70) | €3.07 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,089 Gs (€1.84) | €2.18 | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,673 Gs (€1.47) | €1.99 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,673 Gs (€7) | €19 | - 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 42% cheaper than in Italy | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,108 Gs (€14) | €32 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,934 Gs (€11) | €17 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 159,619 Gs (€24) | €65 | - 63% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 171,170 Gs (€26) | €63 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,971 Gs (€4.25) | €8 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17,387 Gs (€2.64) | €1.57 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,349 Gs (€1.88) | €4.95 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,500,000 Gs (€532) | €481 | + 11% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (€0.18) | €0.25 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200,000 Gs (€30) | €59 | - 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,993 Gs (€1.82) | €5.27 | - 65% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 6,375 prices entered by 876 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 29% cheaper than in Italy
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