Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Malta
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| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 60% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Paraguay | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,191 Gs (€6) | €26 | - 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,746 Gs (€4.13) | €10 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,405 Gs (€1.48) | €4.97 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,581 Gs (€0.86) | €0.92 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,726 Gs (€1.65) | €2.78 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,481 Gs (€1.36) | €4.00 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,160 Gs (€2.49) | €4.25 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,407 Gs (€1.74) | €1.00 | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,504 Gs (€1.11) | €2.69 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,748 Gs (€1.01) | €1.22 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,038 Gs (€5.98) | €9 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,349 Gs (€1.48) | €1.66 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,584 Gs (€0.34) | €0.84 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 62% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 62% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Paraguay | Malta | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,659,690 Gs (€606) | €1,544 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,753,080 Gs (€358) | €1,046 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 347,393 Gs (€45) | €86 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,327,500 Gs (€432) | €1,323 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,999,970 Gs (€260) | €842 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,329 Gs (€32) | €72 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 105,424 Gs (€14) | €35 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,890,870 Gs (€376) | €392 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (€123) | €95 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,031 Gs (€3.90) | €7 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,226 Gs (€3.15) | €9 | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 33% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Paraguay | Malta | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289,345 Gs (€38) | €80 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 297,615 Gs (€39) | €57 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 623,869 Gs (€81) | €86 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 475,173 Gs (€62) | €75 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 29% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 29% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Paraguay | Malta | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,046,000 Gs (€8,974) | €26,952 | - 67% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,810 Gs (€1.15) | €1.34 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (€24) | €26 | - 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 38% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Paraguay | Malta | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (€2.78) | €3.00 | - 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (€7) | €20 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,959 Gs (€17) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28,690 Gs (€3.73) | €12 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (€2.67) | €3.75 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26,576 Gs (€3.45) | €4.54 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,581 Gs (€1.51) | €3.30 | - 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,702 Gs (€1.65) | €1.40 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,395 Gs (€10) | €16 | - 38% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 49% cheaper than in Malta | ||||
| Paraguay | Malta | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124,599 Gs (€16) | €45 | - 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73,869 Gs (€10) | €17 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 164,396 Gs (€21) | €28 | - 24% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256,883 Gs (€33) | €117 | - 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,732 Gs (€5.81) | €11 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,399 Gs (€3.04) | €2.20 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,463 Gs (€1.88) | €3.48 | - 46% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (€727) | €634 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (€0.21) | €0.54 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 279,107 Gs (€36) | €54 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,557 Gs (€1.37) | €5.31 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 909 prices entered by 67 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 50% cheaper than in Malta
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