- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 53% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,851 Gs (NZ$7) | NZ$17 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,271 Gs (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (NZ$2.97) | NZ$8 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs (NZ$1.24) | NZ$2.16 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs (NZ$2.87) | NZ$7 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (NZ$2.54) | NZ$5.97 | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (NZ$4.81) | NZ$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (NZ$2.57) | NZ$3.69 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (NZ$1.44) | NZ$3.45 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs (NZ$1.69) | NZ$5.82 | - 71% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (NZ$12) | NZ$18 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs (NZ$2.47) | NZ$3.33 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (NZ$0.94) | NZ$2.03 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 47% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,099,050 Gs (NZ$1,275) | NZ$2,688 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs (NZ$736) | NZ$2,091 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (NZ$130) | NZ$327 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (NZ$1,299) | NZ$1,758 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (NZ$442) | NZ$1,315 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (NZ$53) | NZ$306 | - 83% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (NZ$51) | NZ$72 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (NZ$688) | NZ$580 | + 19% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (NZ$153) | NZ$186 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (NZ$17) | NZ$23 | - 28% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 3% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs (NZ$75) | NZ$103 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (NZ$83) | NZ$64 | + 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (NZ$117) | NZ$158 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (NZ$91) | NZ$156 | - 42% | |
| Transportation | - 57% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (NZ$34,443) | NZ$32,733 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (NZ$1.51) | NZ$2.16 | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (NZ$42) | NZ$177 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 2% more expensive than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (NZ$8) | NZ$11 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (NZ$13) | NZ$7 | + 86% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (NZ$38) | NZ$48 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (NZ$5.25) | NZ$5.11 | + 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (NZ$11) | NZ$5.35 | + 100% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (NZ$2.98) | NZ$2.99 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (NZ$4.16) | NZ$3.64 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (NZ$14) | NZ$25 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 41% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (NZ$24) | NZ$60 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (NZ$17) | NZ$33 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (NZ$65) | NZ$154 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (NZ$44) | NZ$102 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (NZ$7) | NZ$17 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (NZ$3.68) | NZ$4.66 | - 21% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (NZ$3.57) | NZ$10 | - 64% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,750,000 Gs (NZ$938) | NZ$679 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (NZ$0.30) | NZ$0.37 | - 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (NZ$61) | NZ$68 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs (NZ$2.44) | NZ$28 | - 91% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 47% cheaper than in New Zealand
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