Cost of living in Paraguay compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 63% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 63% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (NZ$8) | NZ$18 | - 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29,616 Gs (NZ$6) | NZ$13 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,213 Gs (NZ$1.92) | NZ$8 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,150 Gs (NZ$1.07) | NZ$2.07 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,514 Gs (NZ$2.40) | NZ$7 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,277 Gs (NZ$1.93) | NZ$6 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 14,469 Gs (NZ$3.01) | NZ$8 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,811 Gs (NZ$2.25) | NZ$4.26 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,228 Gs (NZ$1.30) | NZ$3.27 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,186 Gs (NZ$1.29) | NZ$5.33 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 30,668 Gs (NZ$6) | NZ$19 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,944 Gs (NZ$2.28) | NZ$3.50 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,025 Gs (NZ$0.42) | NZ$2.01 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 72% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,571,740 Gs (NZ$952) | NZ$2,633 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,100,030 Gs (NZ$437) | NZ$2,144 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 341,740 Gs (NZ$71) | NZ$291 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,053,990 Gs (NZ$636) | NZ$2,211 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,959,040 Gs (NZ$408) | NZ$1,904 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 269,121 Gs (NZ$56) | NZ$174 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 77,566 Gs (NZ$16) | NZ$68 | - 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,756,270 Gs (NZ$366) | NZ$704 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 609,226 Gs (NZ$127) | NZ$254 | - 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,567 Gs (NZ$4.49) | NZ$15 | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,293 Gs (NZ$3.39) | NZ$27 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 49% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 269,773 Gs (NZ$56) | NZ$119 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 181,592 Gs (NZ$38) | NZ$60 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 429,196 Gs (NZ$89) | NZ$178 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 296,150 Gs (NZ$62) | NZ$243 | - 75% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 66% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,065,300 Gs (NZ$15,623) | NZ$38,029 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,695 Gs (NZ$1.19) | NZ$1.98 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 154,538 Gs (NZ$32) | NZ$140 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 45% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,600 Gs (NZ$6) | NZ$14 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 42,693 Gs (NZ$9) | NZ$5.96 | + 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 125,867 Gs (NZ$26) | NZ$55 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 24,561 Gs (NZ$5.11) | NZ$7 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,082 Gs (NZ$3.14) | NZ$6 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 22,817 Gs (NZ$4.75) | NZ$6 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,303 Gs (NZ$1.52) | NZ$3.35 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,674 Gs (NZ$2.22) | NZ$4.20 | - 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,720 Gs (NZ$9) | NZ$31 | - 71% | |
| Entertainment | - 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 58% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 75,178 Gs (NZ$16) | NZ$59 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,382 Gs (NZ$15) | NZ$37 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 112,096 Gs (NZ$23) | NZ$265 | - 91% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 169,041 Gs (NZ$35) | NZ$100 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,347 Gs (NZ$5.48) | NZ$19 | - 71% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,280 Gs (NZ$4.43) | NZ$4.98 | - 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 11,592 Gs (NZ$2.41) | NZ$10 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,156,180 Gs (NZ$865) | NZ$841 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,181 Gs (NZ$0.25) | NZ$0.41 | - 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 233,073 Gs (NZ$49) | NZ$85 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,398 Gs (NZ$2.37) | NZ$34 | - 93% | |
| TOTAL | - 65% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 02, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 65% cheaper than in New Zealand
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