- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 55% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,329 Gs (NZ$7) | NZ$17 | - 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,326 Gs (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (NZ$2.89) | NZ$8 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs (NZ$1.21) | NZ$2.12 | - 43% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs (NZ$2.79) | NZ$7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (NZ$2.47) | NZ$5.90 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (NZ$4.67) | NZ$8 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (NZ$2.50) | NZ$3.67 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (NZ$1.40) | NZ$3.48 | - 60% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs (NZ$1.64) | NZ$5.90 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (NZ$11) | NZ$18 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs (NZ$2.40) | NZ$3.32 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (NZ$0.91) | NZ$2.08 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 51% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,340,820 Gs (NZ$1,056) | NZ$2,708 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs (NZ$715) | NZ$2,070 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (NZ$127) | NZ$307 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (NZ$1,264) | NZ$1,790 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (NZ$430) | NZ$1,312 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (NZ$52) | NZ$320 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (NZ$50) | NZ$73 | - 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (NZ$670) | NZ$618 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (NZ$149) | NZ$195 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (NZ$8) | NZ$9 | - 19% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (NZ$16) | NZ$23 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 4% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs (NZ$73) | NZ$109 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (NZ$80) | NZ$66 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (NZ$113) | NZ$158 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (NZ$89) | NZ$160 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (NZ$33,498) | NZ$31,673 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (NZ$1.47) | NZ$2.20 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (NZ$41) | NZ$165 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 2% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (NZ$7) | NZ$12 | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (NZ$13) | NZ$7 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (NZ$36) | NZ$51 | - 28% | |
| 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$5.11) | NZ$5.13 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (NZ$10) | NZ$5.40 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (NZ$2.89) | NZ$3.12 | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (NZ$4.05) | NZ$3.77 | + 7% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (NZ$13) | NZ$26 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 44% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (NZ$24) | NZ$59 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (NZ$17) | NZ$33 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (NZ$63) | NZ$148 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (NZ$43) | NZ$103 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (NZ$6) | NZ$17 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (NZ$3.58) | NZ$4.69 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (NZ$3.47) | NZ$9 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (NZ$842) | NZ$690 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (NZ$0.29) | NZ$0.35 | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (NZ$59) | NZ$69 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs (NZ$2.37) | NZ$28 | - 92% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,224 prices entered by 691 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 49% cheaper than in New Zealand
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