Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 66% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,191 Gs (kr 71) | kr 226 | - 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,746 Gs (kr 48) | kr 122 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,405 Gs (kr 17) | kr 68 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,581 Gs (kr 10) | kr 22 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,726 Gs (kr 19) | kr 58 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,481 Gs (kr 16) | kr 42 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,160 Gs (kr 29) | kr 55 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,407 Gs (kr 20) | kr 30 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,504 Gs (kr 13) | kr 21 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,748 Gs (kr 12) | kr 33 | - 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,038 Gs (kr 69) | kr 169 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,349 Gs (kr 17) | kr 37 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,584 Gs (kr 3.87) | kr 29 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 69% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,659,690 Gs (kr 6,976) | kr 21,662 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,753,080 Gs (kr 4,121) | kr 15,755 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 347,393 Gs (kr 520) | kr 2,348 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,327,500 Gs (kr 4,981) | kr 12,305 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,999,970 Gs (kr 2,994) | kr 9,733 | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,329 Gs (kr 366) | kr 1,015 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 105,424 Gs (kr 158) | kr 554 | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,890,870 Gs (kr 4,328) | kr 3,457 | + 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (kr 1,417) | kr 3,478 | - 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,031 Gs (kr 45) | kr 86 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,226 Gs (kr 36) | kr 453 | - 92% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 18% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289,345 Gs (kr 433) | kr 835 | - 48% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 297,615 Gs (kr 446) | kr 463 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 623,869 Gs (kr 934) | kr 966 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 475,173 Gs (kr 711) | kr 1,132 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 62% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 62% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,046,000 Gs (kr 103,363) | kr 407,109 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,810 Gs (kr 13) | kr 22 | - 39% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (kr 278) | kr 849 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 43% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (kr 32) | kr 71 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (kr 81) | kr 116 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,959 Gs (kr 196) | kr 646 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28,690 Gs (kr 43) | kr 45 | - 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (kr 31) | kr 41 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26,576 Gs (kr 40) | kr 38 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,581 Gs (kr 17) | kr 26 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,702 Gs (kr 19) | kr 23 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,395 Gs (kr 113) | kr 455 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124,599 Gs (kr 187) | kr 890 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73,869 Gs (kr 111) | kr 301 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 164,396 Gs (kr 246) | kr 1,389 | - 82% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256,883 Gs (kr 385) | kr 980 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,732 Gs (kr 67) | kr 153 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,399 Gs (kr 35) | kr 46 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,463 Gs (kr 22) | kr 96 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (kr 8,371) | kr 5,951 | + 41% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (kr 2.43) | kr 1.06 | + 129% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 279,107 Gs (kr 418) | kr 408 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,557 Gs (kr 16) | kr 139 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 60% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,300 prices entered by 139 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 60% cheaper than in Norway
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