- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- New Zealand
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to New Zealand
Currency:
| Food | - 52% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 52% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,015 Gs (NZ$7) | NZ$17 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 27,604 Gs (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,905 Gs (NZ$3.30) | NZ$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,809 Gs (NZ$1.23) | NZ$2.12 | - 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,881 Gs (NZ$2.78) | NZ$7 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (NZ$2.60) | NZ$6 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (NZ$4.92) | NZ$8 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (NZ$2.63) | NZ$3.70 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (NZ$1.48) | NZ$3.32 | - 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,443 Gs (NZ$1.90) | NZ$5.61 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,588 Gs (NZ$12) | NZ$18 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,198 Gs (NZ$2.61) | NZ$3.42 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,886 Gs (NZ$0.99) | NZ$2.16 | - 54% | |
| Housing | - 43% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 43% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,843,460 Gs (NZ$1,239) | NZ$2,669 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,322,490 Gs (NZ$850) | NZ$2,145 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 486,283 Gs (NZ$124) | NZ$327 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (NZ$1,330) | NZ$1,820 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (NZ$452) | NZ$1,387 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248,909 Gs (NZ$64) | NZ$277 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 271,212 Gs (NZ$69) | NZ$74 | - 6% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,833,610 Gs (NZ$725) | NZ$606 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (NZ$157) | NZ$195 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32,508 Gs (NZ$8) | NZ$10 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (NZ$17) | NZ$23 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 10% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 325,337 Gs (NZ$83) | NZ$102 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (NZ$85) | NZ$83 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 469,316 Gs (NZ$120) | NZ$156 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Gs (NZ$77) | NZ$163 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | - 48% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 48% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 173,924,000 Gs (NZ$44,506) | NZ$31,846 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,831 Gs (NZ$1.75) | NZ$2.11 | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,450 Gs (NZ$46) | NZ$171 | - 73% | |
| 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$8) | NZ$14 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (NZ$14) | NZ$7 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (NZ$38) | NZ$51 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (NZ$10) | NZ$8 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (NZ$5.38) | NZ$5.74 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (NZ$11) | NZ$5.25 | + 109% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (NZ$3.04) | NZ$3.00 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (NZ$4.26) | NZ$3.58 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (NZ$14) | NZ$25 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 44% cheaper than in New Zealand | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,393 Gs (NZ$25) | NZ$59 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,454 Gs (NZ$18) | NZ$33 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (NZ$66) | NZ$164 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 166,806 Gs (NZ$43) | NZ$101 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,000 Gs (NZ$6) | NZ$17 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,182 Gs (NZ$3.88) | NZ$4.66 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16,035 Gs (NZ$4.10) | NZ$10 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,733,330 Gs (NZ$955) | NZ$708 | + 35% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (NZ$0.31) | NZ$0.36 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 227,746 Gs (NZ$58) | NZ$92 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,967 Gs (NZ$3.32) | NZ$28 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,536 prices entered by 745 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 44% cheaper than in New Zealand
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