Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Panama
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Food | - 45% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 45% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Paraguay | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,760 Gs (6 B/.) | 13 B/. | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35,531 Gs (4.87 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 34% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,703 Gs (1.60 B/.) | 3.80 B/. | - 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,566 Gs (0.90 B/.) | 1.73 B/. | - 48% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,085 Gs (2.07 B/.) | 3.37 B/. | - 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,040 Gs (1.65 B/.) | 2.48 B/. | - 34% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,727 Gs (2.70 B/.) | 6 B/. | - 56% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,499 Gs (2.26 B/.) | 2.66 B/. | - 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,216 Gs (1.26 B/.) | 2.34 B/. | - 46% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,206 Gs (0.85 B/.) | 0.95 B/. | - 10% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,491 Gs (7 B/.) | 11 B/. | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12,204 Gs (1.67 B/.) | 2.56 B/. | - 35% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,942 Gs (0.40 B/.) | 1.27 B/. | - 68% | |
Housing | - 43% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 43% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Paraguay | Panama | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,387,270 Gs (738 B/.) | 1,244 B/. | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,277,070 Gs (449 B/.) | 790 B/. | - 43% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 585,133 Gs (80 B/.) | 115 B/. | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,259,990 Gs (447 B/.) | 755 B/. | - 41% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,938,440 Gs (266 B/.) | 507 B/. | - 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333,974 Gs (46 B/.) | 98 B/. | - 53% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,277 Gs (14 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 60% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,219,130 Gs (304 B/.) | 308 B/. | - 1% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,118,420 Gs (153 B/.) | 98 B/. | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,932 Gs (4.79 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43,451 Gs (5.95 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 42% | |
Clothes | + 3% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is about the same as in Panama | ||||
Paraguay | Panama | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298,853 Gs (41 B/.) | 49 B/. | - 17% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 295,415 Gs (40 B/.) | 33 B/. | + 21% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 578,156 Gs (79 B/.) | 87 B/. | - 9% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 474,224 Gs (65 B/.) | 79 B/. | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 8% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Paraguay | Panama | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,347,000 Gs (16,761 B/.) | 22,809 B/. | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,180 Gs (1.12 B/.) | 1.08 B/. | + 4% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 246,453 Gs (34 B/.) | 25 B/. | + 34% | |
Personal Care | - 34% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is 34% cheaper than in Panama | ||||
Paraguay | Panama | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33,789 Gs (4.63 B/.) | 8 B/. | - 45% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 62,938 Gs (9 B/.) | 17 B/. | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 161,160 Gs (22 B/.) | 29 B/. | - 25% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,522 Gs (3.50 B/.) | 5.50 B/. | - 36% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,909 Gs (3.28 B/.) | 3.21 B/. | + 2% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,175 Gs (3.72 B/.) | 7 B/. | - 45% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,005 Gs (1.51 B/.) | 2.68 B/. | - 44% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,693 Gs (2.15 B/.) | 2.72 B/. | - 21% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,948 Gs (10 B/.) | 15 B/. | - 32% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 17% more expensive than in Panama | ||||
Paraguay | Panama | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,229 Gs (12 B/.) | 34 B/. | - 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84,105 Gs (12 B/.) | 12 B/. | - 5% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126,976 Gs (17 B/.) | 36 B/. | - 51% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261,695 Gs (36 B/.) | 58 B/. | - 38% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49,902 Gs (7 B/.) | 10 B/. | - 31% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,456 Gs (2.94 B/.) | 4.92 B/. | - 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,431 Gs (1.98 B/.) | 2.83 B/. | - 30% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,009,490 Gs (960 B/.) | 663 B/. | + 45% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5,000 Gs (0.68 B/.) | 0.29 B/. | + 140% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,037 Gs (33 B/.) | 49 B/. | - 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,796 Gs (1.48 B/.) | 5.65 B/. | - 74% | |
TOTAL | - 19% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,029 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in Panama
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