Cost of living in Paraguay compared to New Zealand
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Food | - 62% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 62% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Paraguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,760 Gs (NZ$10) | NZ$25 | - 59% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35,531 Gs (NZ$8) | NZ$17 | - 52% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,703 Gs (NZ$2.63) | NZ$9 | - 71% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,566 Gs (NZ$1.48) | NZ$2.80 | - 47% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,085 Gs (NZ$3.40) | NZ$12 | - 71% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,040 Gs (NZ$2.71) | NZ$10 | - 73% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,727 Gs (NZ$4.44) | NZ$8 | - 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,499 Gs (NZ$3.71) | NZ$4.79 | - 22% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,216 Gs (NZ$2.07) | NZ$4.14 | - 50% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,206 Gs (NZ$1.40) | NZ$6 | - 78% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,491 Gs (NZ$12) | NZ$20 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12,204 Gs (NZ$2.75) | NZ$4.46 | - 38% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,942 Gs (NZ$0.66) | NZ$3.26 | - 80% | |
Housing | - 70% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 70% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Paraguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,387,270 Gs (NZ$1,213) | NZ$4,070 | - 70% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,277,070 Gs (NZ$738) | NZ$3,352 | - 78% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 585,133 Gs (NZ$132) | NZ$197 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,259,990 Gs (NZ$734) | NZ$2,492 | - 71% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,938,440 Gs (NZ$436) | NZ$2,198 | - 80% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333,974 Gs (NZ$75) | NZ$153 | - 51% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,277 Gs (NZ$23) | NZ$90 | - 74% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,219,130 Gs (NZ$500) | NZ$565 | - 12% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,118,420 Gs (NZ$252) | NZ$231 | + 9% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,932 Gs (NZ$8) | NZ$19 | - 59% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43,451 Gs (NZ$10) | NZ$32 | - 69% | |
Clothes | - 38% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 38% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Paraguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298,853 Gs (NZ$67) | NZ$139 | - 52% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 295,415 Gs (NZ$67) | NZ$95 | - 30% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 578,156 Gs (NZ$130) | NZ$186 | - 30% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 474,224 Gs (NZ$107) | NZ$225 | - 53% | |
Transportation | - 60% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 60% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Paraguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,347,000 Gs (NZ$27,543) | NZ$41,100 | - 33% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,180 Gs (NZ$1.84) | NZ$2.85 | - 35% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 246,453 Gs (NZ$55) | NZ$190 | - 71% | |
Personal Care | - 14% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is 14% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Paraguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33,789 Gs (NZ$8) | NZ$10 | - 23% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 62,938 Gs (NZ$14) | NZ$5.00 | + 183% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 161,160 Gs (NZ$36) | NZ$60 | - 40% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,522 Gs (NZ$5.75) | NZ$7 | - 21% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,909 Gs (NZ$5.38) | NZ$5.35 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,175 Gs (NZ$6) | NZ$8 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,005 Gs (NZ$2.48) | NZ$3.09 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,693 Gs (NZ$3.53) | NZ$3.99 | - 12% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,948 Gs (NZ$17) | NZ$38 | - 55% | |
Entertainment | - 15% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 15% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
Paraguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,229 Gs (NZ$20) | NZ$70 | - 71% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84,105 Gs (NZ$19) | NZ$43 | - 56% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126,976 Gs (NZ$29) | NZ$180 | - 84% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261,695 Gs (NZ$59) | NZ$136 | - 57% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49,902 Gs (NZ$11) | NZ$20 | - 44% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,456 Gs (NZ$4.83) | NZ$5.95 | - 19% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,431 Gs (NZ$3.25) | NZ$13 | - 74% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,009,490 Gs (NZ$1,578) | NZ$1,526 | + 3% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5,000 Gs (NZ$1.13) | NZ$0.41 | + 177% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,037 Gs (NZ$55) | NZ$73 | - 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,796 Gs (NZ$2.43) | NZ$40 | - 94% | |
TOTAL | - 54% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,323 prices entered by 135 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 17, 2024.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 54% cheaper than in New Zealand
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