Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Norway
Currency:
| Food | - 68% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 68% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55,484 Gs (kr 75) | kr 218 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,343 Gs (kr 50) | kr 135 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 13,978 Gs (kr 19) | kr 84 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,853 Gs (kr 9) | kr 25 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,769 Gs (kr 20) | kr 58 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,191 Gs (kr 19) | kr 48 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,236 Gs (kr 29) | kr 100 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,852 Gs (kr 19) | kr 37 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,531 Gs (kr 11) | kr 30 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,644 Gs (kr 9) | kr 40 | - 78% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57,162 Gs (kr 77) | kr 211 | - 64% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,739 Gs (kr 19) | kr 36 | - 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,233 Gs (kr 3.01) | kr 33 | - 91% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 75% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,104,250 Gs (kr 6,881) | kr 21,564 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,919,660 Gs (kr 3,936) | kr 17,025 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 271,125 Gs (kr 365) | kr 2,398 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,704,580 Gs (kr 3,646) | kr 13,976 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,809,640 Gs (kr 2,440) | kr 12,269 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 165,092 Gs (kr 223) | kr 2,842 | - 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95,719 Gs (kr 129) | kr 314 | - 59% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,876,020 Gs (kr 2,529) | kr 7,011 | - 64% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 874,120 Gs (kr 1,178) | kr 1,963 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,452 Gs (kr 48) | kr 118 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,127 Gs (kr 47) | kr 433 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 44% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370,415 Gs (kr 499) | kr 1,137 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 272,470 Gs (kr 367) | kr 476 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 703,722 Gs (kr 949) | kr 1,351 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358,269 Gs (kr 483) | kr 1,842 | - 74% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (kr 170,413) | kr 366,308 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,788 Gs (kr 10) | kr 22 | - 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 214,210 Gs (kr 289) | kr 761 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 55% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45,894 Gs (kr 62) | kr 65 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 43,573 Gs (kr 59) | kr 107 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Gs (kr 135) | kr 677 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 46,249 Gs (kr 62) | kr 51 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,467 Gs (kr 26) | kr 38 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32,729 Gs (kr 44) | kr 54 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,895 Gs (kr 13) | kr 39 | - 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,954 Gs (kr 16) | kr 26 | - 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42,883 Gs (kr 58) | kr 556 | - 90% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 41% cheaper than in Norway | ||||
| Paraguay | Norway | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91,709 Gs (kr 124) | kr 511 | - 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80,079 Gs (kr 108) | kr 310 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,342 Gs (kr 201) | kr 523 | - 62% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 236,696 Gs (kr 319) | kr 937 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 95,112 Gs (kr 128) | kr 165 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,542 Gs (kr 33) | kr 52 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,149 Gs (kr 12) | kr 108 | - 89% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,000,000 Gs (kr 8,089) | kr 6,879 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,200 Gs (kr 2.97) | kr 1.11 | + 168% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 168,863 Gs (kr 228) | kr 539 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,238 Gs (kr 14) | kr 140 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 871 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 62% cheaper than in Norway
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