Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Paraguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,563 Gs (5,011 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,791 Gs (3,454 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,062 Gs (1,376 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,653 Gs (701 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,233 Gs (1,499 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,061 Gs (1,060 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,530 Gs (2,163 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,386 Gs (1,515 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,927 Gs (940 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,111 Gs (644 ₦) | 657 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 44,575 Gs (4,696 ₦) | 4,267 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,492 Gs (1,211 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,093 Gs (326 ₦) | 678 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 21% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Paraguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,816,750 Gs (507,425 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,753,730 Gs (290,095 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 470,063 Gs (49,519 ₦) | 65,443 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,449,390 Gs (363,380 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,148,290 Gs (226,314 ₦) | 466,568 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 272,595 Gs (28,717 ₦) | 126,232 ₦ | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 120,199 Gs (12,662 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,604,630 Gs (274,387 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,260,850 Gs (132,826 ₦) | 71,787 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 39,143 Gs (4,124 ₦) | 3,559 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26,134 Gs (2,753 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 70% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 70% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Paraguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 348,731 Gs (36,737 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | + 186% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 312,693 Gs (32,941 ₦) | 18,978 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 654,847 Gs (68,986 ₦) | 36,493 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 459,554 Gs (48,412 ₦) | 69,715 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Paraguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 93,742,500 Gs (9,875,400 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,255 Gs (870 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 223,310 Gs (23,525 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Paraguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,235 Gs (2,658 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 184% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 56,204 Gs (5,921 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,840 Gs (13,783 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,522 Gs (2,689 ₦) | 2,431 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25,399 Gs (2,676 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,175 Gs (2,863 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,480 Gs (1,104 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,693 Gs (1,653 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,343 Gs (7,937 ₦) | 1,771 ₦ | + 348% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 24% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Paraguay | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 93,615 Gs (9,862 ₦) | 12,066 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78,299 Gs (8,248 ₦) | 8,082 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 138,056 Gs (14,544 ₦) | 13,012 ₦ | + 12% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 204,741 Gs (21,569 ₦) | 45,534 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 47,528 Gs (5,007 ₦) | 6,738 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 20,868 Gs (2,198 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16,887 Gs (1,779 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,009,490 Gs (738,422 ₦) | 49,403 ₦ | + 1395% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5,000 Gs (527 ₦) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 224,116 Gs (23,610 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,502 Gs (1,106 ₦) | 1,413 ₦ | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | - 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,071 prices entered by 104 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is about the same as in Nigeria
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