Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Malaysia
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Food | - 10% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 10% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,760 Gs (RM29) | RM17 | + 70% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35,531 Gs (RM23) | RM19 | + 20% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,703 Gs (RM8) | RM9 | - 20% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,566 Gs (RM4.23) | RM8 | - 46% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,085 Gs (RM10) | RM9 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,040 Gs (RM8) | RM6 | + 20% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,727 Gs (RM13) | RM27 | - 53% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,499 Gs (RM11) | RM11 | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,216 Gs (RM5.94) | RM4.72 | + 26% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,206 Gs (RM4.00) | RM11 | - 64% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,491 Gs (RM34) | RM68 | - 49% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12,204 Gs (RM8) | RM5.59 | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,942 Gs (RM1.90) | RM3.60 | - 47% | |
Housing | - 5% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 5% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,387,270 Gs (RM3,472) | RM3,486 | - 0% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,277,070 Gs (RM2,112) | RM1,957 | + 8% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 585,133 Gs (RM377) | RM254 | + 49% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,259,990 Gs (RM2,101) | RM2,157 | - 3% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,938,440 Gs (RM1,249) | RM1,384 | - 10% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333,974 Gs (RM215) | RM236 | - 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,277 Gs (RM67) | RM105 | - 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,219,130 Gs (RM1,430) | RM961 | + 49% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,118,420 Gs (RM721) | RM692 | + 4% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,932 Gs (RM23) | RM18 | + 25% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43,451 Gs (RM28) | RM35 | - 19% | |
Clothes | + 10% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 10% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298,853 Gs (RM193) | RM231 | - 16% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 295,415 Gs (RM190) | RM154 | + 24% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 578,156 Gs (RM373) | RM328 | + 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 474,224 Gs (RM306) | RM308 | - 1% | |
Transportation | + 43% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 43% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,347,000 Gs (RM78,847) | RM151,470 | - 48% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,180 Gs (RM5.27) | RM2.04 | + 158% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 246,453 Gs (RM159) | RM54 | + 192% | |
Personal Care | + 29% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is 29% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33,789 Gs (RM22) | RM11 | + 101% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 62,938 Gs (RM41) | RM25 | + 61% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 161,160 Gs (RM104) | RM85 | + 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,522 Gs (RM16) | RM40 | - 59% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,909 Gs (RM15) | RM12 | + 30% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,175 Gs (RM18) | RM14 | + 29% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,005 Gs (RM7) | RM9 | - 17% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,693 Gs (RM10) | RM6 | + 67% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,948 Gs (RM49) | RM27 | + 78% | |
Entertainment | + 75% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 75% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,229 Gs (RM58) | RM90 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84,105 Gs (RM54) | RM40 | + 37% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126,976 Gs (RM82) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261,695 Gs (RM169) | RM122 | + 39% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49,902 Gs (RM32) | RM30 | + 6% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,456 Gs (RM14) | RM14 | - 1% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,431 Gs (RM9) | RM18 | - 49% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,009,490 Gs (RM4,517) | RM4,829 | - 6% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5,000 Gs (RM3.22) | RM0.13 | + 2324% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,037 Gs (RM157) | RM199 | - 21% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,796 Gs (RM7) | RM18 | - 61% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,098 prices entered by 159 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 24% more expensive than in Malaysia
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