Cost of living in Saudi Arabia compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 71% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Saudi Arabia is 71% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 39 (82,293 Gs) | 45,631 Gs | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 31 (66,518 Gs) | 33,072 Gs | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 17 (36,051 Gs) | 13,633 Gs | + 164% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (13,954 Gs) | 6,948 Gs | + 101% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 15 (31,424 Gs) | 13,871 Gs | + 127% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 6 (12,862 Gs) | 13,943 Gs | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 18 (38,006 Gs) | 21,790 Gs | + 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (16,968 Gs) | 14,025 Gs | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 5.12 (10,944 Gs) | 7,974 Gs | + 37% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 6,453 Gs | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 39,292 Gs | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (19,373 Gs) | 14,074 Gs | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.80 (8,107 Gs) | 2,256 Gs | + 259% | |
| Housing | + 258% | |||
| Housing in Saudi Arabia is 258% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 6,743 (14,402,714 Gs) | 5,087,350 Gs | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 4,169 (8,905,387 Gs) | 2,752,820 Gs | + 224% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 424 (906,605 Gs) | 263,569 Gs | + 244% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 4,762 (10,171,596 Gs) | 2,423,320 Gs | + 320% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,963 (6,328,245 Gs) | 1,948,160 Gs | + 225% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 586 (1,251,191 Gs) | 136,193 Gs | + 819% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 243 (518,961 Gs) | 93,782 Gs | + 453% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,135 (2,424,684 Gs) | 1,765,370 Gs | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 499 (1,065,332 Gs) | 842,598 Gs | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 50 (107,534 Gs) | 28,578 Gs | + 276% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 53 (112,451 Gs) | 28,877 Gs | + 289% | |
| Clothes | + 71% | |||
| Clothes in Saudi Arabia is 71% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 191 (407,680 Gs) | 333,162 Gs | + 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 227 (484,952 Gs) | 230,913 Gs | + 110% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 432 (922,876 Gs) | 702,284 Gs | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 382 (814,871 Gs) | 291,207 Gs | + 180% | |
| 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 | ﷼ 62,145 (132,733,509 Gs) | 126,411,000 Gs | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.29 (4,892 Gs) | 7,393 Gs | - 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 156 (333,177 Gs) | 152,487 Gs | + 118% | |
| Personal Care | + 235% | |||
| Personal Care in Saudi Arabia is 235% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 10 (21,855 Gs) | 37,067 Gs | - 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 106 (226,751 Gs) | 48,493 Gs | + 368% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 265 (565,382 Gs) | 74,810 Gs | + 656% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 69 (147,134 Gs) | 29,468 Gs | + 399% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 29 (60,946 Gs) | 16,429 Gs | + 271% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 19 (41,590 Gs) | 27,835 Gs | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 13 (28,308 Gs) | 7,802 Gs | + 263% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 15 (33,037 Gs) | 11,086 Gs | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 35 (75,620 Gs) | 37,798 Gs | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 187% | |||
| Entertainment in Saudi Arabia is 187% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| Saudi Arabia | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 194 (413,791 Gs) | 89,020 Gs | + 365% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 128 (272,505 Gs) | 59,922 Gs | + 355% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 222 (474,779 Gs) | 149,342 Gs | + 218% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 361 (771,097 Gs) | 236,696 Gs | + 226% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 69,921 Gs | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (38,438 Gs) | 24,771 Gs | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 9,751 Gs | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 2,512 (5,365,223 Gs) | 3,786,000 Gs | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.30 (649 Gs) | 250 Gs | + 160% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 394 (840,788 Gs) | 144,392 Gs | + 482% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (53,566 Gs) | 8,000 Gs | + 570% | |
| TOTAL | + 132% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2025.
Exchange rate:
2135.871
PYG
/
SAR
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 930 prices entered by 153 different people.
Cost of living in Saudi Arabia is 132% more expensive than in Paraguay
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