Cost of living in Paraguay compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 57% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Paraguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,191 Gs (NZ$11) | NZ$21 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,746 Gs (NZ$7) | NZ$14 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,405 Gs (NZ$2.56) | NZ$8 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,581 Gs (NZ$1.48) | NZ$2.37 | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,726 Gs (NZ$2.85) | NZ$9 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,481 Gs (NZ$2.35) | NZ$8 | - 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,160 Gs (NZ$4.30) | NZ$9 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,407 Gs (NZ$3.01) | NZ$4.72 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,504 Gs (NZ$1.91) | NZ$3.43 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,748 Gs (NZ$1.74) | NZ$4.75 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,038 Gs (NZ$10) | NZ$19 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,349 Gs (NZ$2.55) | NZ$3.65 | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,584 Gs (NZ$0.58) | NZ$2.58 | - 78% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 69% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Paraguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,659,690 Gs (NZ$1,045) | NZ$3,419 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,753,080 Gs (NZ$618) | NZ$2,519 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 347,393 Gs (NZ$78) | NZ$246 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,327,500 Gs (NZ$746) | NZ$2,257 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,999,970 Gs (NZ$449) | NZ$1,730 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,329 Gs (NZ$55) | NZ$188 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 105,424 Gs (NZ$24) | NZ$76 | - 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,890,870 Gs (NZ$648) | NZ$662 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (NZ$212) | NZ$228 | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,031 Gs (NZ$7) | NZ$14 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,226 Gs (NZ$5.43) | NZ$33 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 31% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Paraguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289,345 Gs (NZ$65) | NZ$117 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 297,615 Gs (NZ$67) | NZ$90 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 623,869 Gs (NZ$140) | NZ$158 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 475,173 Gs (NZ$107) | NZ$218 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 61% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 61% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Paraguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,046,000 Gs (NZ$15,488) | NZ$37,723 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,810 Gs (NZ$1.98) | NZ$2.69 | - 26% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (NZ$42) | NZ$146 | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 31% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Paraguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (NZ$4.80) | NZ$12 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (NZ$12) | NZ$7 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,959 Gs (NZ$29) | NZ$70 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28,690 Gs (NZ$6) | NZ$9 | - 28% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (NZ$4.60) | NZ$6 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26,576 Gs (NZ$5.96) | NZ$7 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,581 Gs (NZ$2.60) | NZ$3.45 | - 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,702 Gs (NZ$2.85) | NZ$4.34 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,395 Gs (NZ$17) | NZ$36 | - 52% | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 38% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Paraguay | New Zealand | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124,599 Gs (NZ$28) | NZ$74 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73,869 Gs (NZ$17) | NZ$40 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 164,396 Gs (NZ$37) | NZ$138 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256,883 Gs (NZ$58) | NZ$128 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,732 Gs (NZ$10) | NZ$18 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,399 Gs (NZ$5.25) | NZ$5.61 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,463 Gs (NZ$3.24) | NZ$11 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (NZ$1,254) | NZ$912 | + 38% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (NZ$0.36) | NZ$0.34 | + 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 279,107 Gs (NZ$63) | NZ$64 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,557 Gs (NZ$2.37) | NZ$38 | - 94% | |
| TOTAL | - 57% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,974 prices entered by 163 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 21, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 57% cheaper than in New Zealand
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