Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Nigeria
Currency:
Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 37% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Paraguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51,332 Gs (10,703 ₦) | 4,522 ₦ | + 137% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36,562 Gs (7,623 ₦) | 4,202 ₦ | + 81% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,397 Gs (2,585 ₦) | 2,324 ₦ | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,922 Gs (1,443 ₦) | 1,840 ₦ | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | 14,406 Gs (3,004 ₦) | 1,930 ₦ | + 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,718 Gs (3,069 ₦) | 1,668 ₦ | + 84% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,231 Gs (4,218 ₦) | 4,071 ₦ | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,931 Gs (3,113 ₦) | 3,674 ₦ | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,575 Gs (1,788 ₦) | 2,000 ₦ | - 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,287 Gs (1,311 ₦) | 887 ₦ | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,366 Gs (11,127 ₦) | 10,218 ₦ | + 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 13,462 Gs (2,807 ₦) | 1,021 ₦ | + 175% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,430 Gs (507 ₦) | 1,196 ₦ | - 58% | |
Housing | + 54% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 54% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Paraguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,554,820 Gs (1,158,212 ₦) | 584,315 ₦ | + 98% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,083,610 Gs (642,950 ₦) | 415,490 ₦ | + 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 308,222 Gs (64,266 ₦) | 100,000 ₦ | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,896,290 Gs (603,893 ₦) | 430,695 ₦ | + 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,797,900 Gs (374,873 ₦) | 230,250 ₦ | + 63% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 219,970 Gs (45,865 ₦) | 70,000 ₦ | - 34% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,045 Gs (21,694 ₦) | 15,715 ₦ | + 38% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,955,730 Gs (407,781 ₦) | 299,211 ₦ | + 36% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 847,753 Gs (176,761 ₦) | 48,000 ₦ | + 268% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,588 Gs (5,961 ₦) | 4,962 ₦ | + 20% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,127 Gs (7,324 ₦) | 2,644 ₦ | + 177% | |
Clothes | + 151% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 151% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Paraguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 294,864 Gs (61,481 ₦) | 13,102 ₦ | + 369% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239,310 Gs (49,898 ₦) | 23,682 ₦ | + 111% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 719,017 Gs (149,919 ₦) | 39,530 ₦ | + 279% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 425,884 Gs (88,799 ₦) | 64,433 ₦ | + 38% | |
Transportation | + 89% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 89% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Paraguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (26,357,423 ₦) | 4,402,940 ₦ | + 499% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,659 Gs (1,597 ₦) | 848 ₦ | + 88% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 214,210 Gs (44,664 ₦) | 25,800 ₦ | + 73% | |
Personal Care | + 141% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is 141% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Paraguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,475 Gs (9,065 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 124% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,829 Gs (11,015 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 523% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 146,615 Gs (30,570 ₦) | 18,305 ₦ | + 67% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,344 Gs (7,161 ₦) | 2,192 ₦ | + 227% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,456 Gs (3,640 ₦) | 2,020 ₦ | + 80% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,500 Gs (5,734 ₦) | 2,599 ₦ | + 121% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,800 Gs (2,460 ₦) | 1,004 ₦ | + 145% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 12,806 Gs (2,670 ₦) | 1,072 ₦ | + 149% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,543 Gs (13,666 ₦) | 2,392 ₦ | + 471% | |
Entertainment | + 57% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 57% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
Paraguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,544 Gs (19,921 ₦) | 35,140 ₦ | - 43% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 81,113 Gs (16,912 ₦) | 7,974 ₦ | + 112% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 122,268 Gs (25,494 ₦) | 11,400 ₦ | + 124% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264,476 Gs (55,145 ₦) | 34,112 ₦ | + 62% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52,505 Gs (10,948 ₦) | 5,484 ₦ | + 100% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,949 Gs (4,993 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | + 50% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,003 Gs (1,669 ₦) | 1,412 ₦ | + 18% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,275,970 Gs (1,517,082 ₦) | 298,218 ₦ | + 409% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,200 Gs (459 ₦) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 222,350 Gs (46,361 ₦) | 13,295 ₦ | + 249% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,238 Gs (2,135 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | - 15% | |
TOTAL | + 68% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 767 prices entered by 93 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 28, 2024.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 68% more expensive than in Nigeria
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