Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 38% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 29 (55,331 Gs) | 50,826 Gs | + 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 29 (54,634 Gs) | 30,946 Gs | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 15 (28,744 Gs) | 12,482 Gs | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6 (12,334 Gs) | 6,704 Gs | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 16 (30,655 Gs) | 13,606 Gs | + 125% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (12,269 Gs) | 14,309 Gs | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 13 (24,697 Gs) | 19,993 Gs | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (15,472 Gs) | 14,315 Gs | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.23 (8,084 Gs) | 8,801 Gs | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6,949 Gs | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 45,924 Gs | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (16,375 Gs) | 11,666 Gs | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 2.43 (4,646 Gs) | 2,805 Gs | + 66% | |
| Housing | + 146% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 146% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 4,733 (9,042,681 Gs) | 4,948,050 Gs | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,986 (5,703,418 Gs) | 2,856,580 Gs | + 100% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 780 (1,489,413 Gs) | 335,567 Gs | + 344% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 3,002 (5,735,397 Gs) | 3,412,450 Gs | + 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 1,898 (3,626,219 Gs) | 2,118,850 Gs | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,242 (2,372,770 Gs) | 246,035 Gs | + 864% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 252 (480,885 Gs) | 105,424 Gs | + 356% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 2,261 (4,319,243 Gs) | 2,519,550 Gs | + 71% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 495 (946,252 Gs) | 946,702 Gs | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (49,609 Gs) | 30,945 Gs | + 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 59 (111,908 Gs) | 21,603 Gs | + 418% | |
| Clothes | + 104% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 104% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 196 (374,407 Gs) | 316,876 Gs | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 399 (763,111 Gs) | 301,974 Gs | + 153% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 428 (817,167 Gs) | 644,237 Gs | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 358 (684,177 Gs) | 480,167 Gs | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Saudi Arabia is 44% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 97,710 (186,662,463 Gs) | 69,046,000 Gs | + 170% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 1.86 (3,553 Gs) | 8,678 Gs | - 59% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 154 (293,287 Gs) | 185,918 Gs | + 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 99% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 13 (24,793 Gs) | 21,390 Gs | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 75 (143,010 Gs) | 53,867 Gs | + 165% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 196 (373,645 Gs) | 119,686 Gs | + 212% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 35 (66,360 Gs) | 27,793 Gs | + 139% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 22 (42,301 Gs) | 20,520 Gs | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (36,090 Gs) | 30,107 Gs | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 11 (21,125 Gs) | 11,025 Gs | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 19 (35,797 Gs) | 16,486 Gs | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 43 (82,028 Gs) | 91,177 Gs | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | + 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 49% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 152 (290,550 Gs) | 114,005 Gs | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 134 (256,335 Gs) | 73,275 Gs | + 250% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 507 (968,924 Gs) | 164,396 Gs | + 489% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 217 (415,373 Gs) | 246,499 Gs | + 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 44,770 Gs | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 16 (30,835 Gs) | 23,244 Gs | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 13,802 Gs | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 3,669 (7,009,134 Gs) | 5,591,640 Gs | + 25% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.54 (1,027 Gs) | 1,626 Gs | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 234 (447,375 Gs) | 279,107 Gs | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (46,844 Gs) | 10,557 Gs | + 344% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,289 prices entered by 151 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
1910.366
PYG
/
SAR
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 76% more expensive than in Paraguay
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