Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Lebanon
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Food | - 20% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 20% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
Paraguay | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,760 Gs (548,865 L£) | 459,560 L£ | + 19% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35,531 Gs (435,698 L£) | 477,582 L£ | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,703 Gs (143,501 L£) | 480,030 L£ | - 70% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,566 Gs (80,514 L£) | 148,067 L£ | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,085 Gs (184,977 L£) | 175,051 L£ | + 6% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,040 Gs (147,634 L£) | 69,205 L£ | + 113% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,727 Gs (241,905 L£) | 318,039 L£ | - 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,499 Gs (202,319 L£) | 181,204 L£ | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,216 Gs (113,014 L£) | 65,535 L£ | + 72% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,206 Gs (76,098 L£) | 97,636 L£ | - 22% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,491 Gs (655,935 L£) | 1,745,240 L£ | - 62% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12,204 Gs (149,647 L£) | 139,305 L£ | + 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,942 Gs (36,074 L£) | 28,262 L£ | + 28% | |
Housing | - 63% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 63% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
Paraguay | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,387,270 Gs (66,061,140 L£) | 168,548,000 L£ | - 61% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,277,070 Gs (40,184,914 L£) | 38,875,700 L£ | + 3% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 585,133 Gs (7,175,165 L£) | 957,312 L£ | + 650% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,259,990 Gs (39,975,471 L£) | 84,714,500 L£ | - 53% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,938,440 Gs (23,770,028 L£) | 19,822,700 L£ | + 20% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333,974 Gs (4,095,340 L£) | 20,000,000 L£ | - 80% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,277 Gs (1,278,692 L£) | 2,006,950 L£ | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,219,130 Gs (27,211,975 L£) | 15,022,900 L£ | + 81% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,118,420 Gs (13,714,572 L£) | 4,007,130 L£ | + 242% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,932 Gs (428,356 L£) | 491,854 L£ | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43,451 Gs (532,818 L£) | 7,491,800 L£ | - 93% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 18% cheaper than in Lebanon | ||||
Paraguay | Lebanon | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298,853 Gs (3,664,671 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | - 27% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 295,415 Gs (3,622,512 L£) | 5,000,000 L£ | - 28% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 578,156 Gs (7,089,610 L£) | 6,425,250 L£ | + 10% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 474,224 Gs (5,815,149 L£) | 2,209,940 L£ | + 163% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 25% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
Paraguay | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,347,000 Gs (1,500,274,222 L£) | 224,972,000 L£ | + 567% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,180 Gs (100,304 L£) | 93,829 L£ | + 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 246,453 Gs (3,022,118 L£) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 21% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is 21% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
Paraguay | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33,789 Gs (414,334 L£) | 396,730 L£ | + 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 62,938 Gs (771,768 L£) | 577,783 L£ | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 161,160 Gs (1,976,217 L£) | 3,019,360 L£ | - 35% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,522 Gs (312,967 L£) | 316,379 L£ | - 1% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,909 Gs (293,182 L£) | 173,014 L£ | + 69% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,175 Gs (333,231 L£) | 203,327 L£ | + 64% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,005 Gs (134,947 L£) | 124,258 L£ | + 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,693 Gs (192,435 L£) | 191,560 L£ | + 0% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,948 Gs (931,310 L£) | 500,209 L£ | + 86% | |
Entertainment | + 41% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 41% more expensive than in Lebanon | ||||
Paraguay | Lebanon | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,229 Gs (1,094,171 L£) | 4,955,170 L£ | - 78% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84,105 Gs (1,031,332 L£) | 954,758 L£ | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126,976 Gs (1,557,037 L£) | 400,000 L£ | + 289% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261,695 Gs (3,209,022 L£) | 9,987,240 L£ | - 68% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49,902 Gs (611,922 L£) | 1,000,000 L£ | - 39% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,456 Gs (263,099 L£) | 300,057 L£ | - 12% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,431 Gs (176,957 L£) | 248,778 L£ | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,009,490 Gs (85,953,535 L£) | 2,872,930 L£ | + 2892% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5,000 Gs (61,312 L£) | 8,000 L£ | + 666% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,037 Gs (2,992,492 L£) | 3,226,620 L£ | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,796 Gs (132,388 L£) | 147,589 L£ | - 10% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 652 prices entered by 61 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 17% cheaper than in Lebanon
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