Cost of living in South Africa compared to Paraguay
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in South Africa is 5% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| South Africa | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R 150 (56,038 Gs) | 46,866 Gs | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R 78 (29,127 Gs) | 32,962 Gs | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R 45 (17,030 Gs) | 11,678 Gs | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R 19 (7,274 Gs) | 6,723 Gs | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R 39 (14,535 Gs) | 13,581 Gs | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R 26 (9,714 Gs) | 14,369 Gs | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R 72 (26,957 Gs) | 20,460 Gs | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R 28 (10,376 Gs) | 15,561 Gs | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R 23 (8,559 Gs) | 9,322 Gs | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R 25 (9,365 Gs) | 7,616 Gs | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R 96 (35,825 Gs) | 46,973 Gs | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R 24 (8,853 Gs) | 11,973 Gs | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R 17 (6,297 Gs) | 2,800 Gs | + 125% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in South Africa is 52% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| South Africa | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R 17,372 (6,502,938 Gs) | 4,365,820 Gs | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R 12,000 (4,492,100 Gs) | 2,518,300 Gs | + 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R 1,691 (632,925 Gs) | 328,816 Gs | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R 9,956 (3,726,785 Gs) | 3,289,850 Gs | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R 7,356 (2,753,704 Gs) | 1,976,380 Gs | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R 1,482 (554,622 Gs) | 246,035 Gs | + 125% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R 687 (257,310 Gs) | 97,756 Gs | + 163% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R 6,794 (2,543,030 Gs) | 2,652,160 Gs | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R 1,766 (661,217 Gs) | 946,702 Gs | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R 113 (42,405 Gs) | 30,945 Gs | + 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R 54 (20,310 Gs) | 20,297 Gs | + 0% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in South Africa is 15% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| South Africa | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R 849 (317,953 Gs) | 388,682 Gs | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R 622 (232,961 Gs) | 301,974 Gs | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R 1,601 (599,261 Gs) | 644,237 Gs | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R 1,414 (529,474 Gs) | 356,592 Gs | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in South Africa is 39% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| South Africa | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R 413,067 (154,624,314 Gs) | 77,238,600 Gs | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R 23 (8,744 Gs) | 8,642 Gs | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R 723 (270,763 Gs) | 185,918 Gs | + 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in South Africa is 10% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
| South Africa | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R 120 (44,879 Gs) | 21,390 Gs | + 110% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R 227 (85,107 Gs) | 53,867 Gs | + 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R 631 (236,344 Gs) | 135,839 Gs | + 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R 50 (18,739 Gs) | 27,793 Gs | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R 36 (13,481 Gs) | 20,520 Gs | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R 63 (23,593 Gs) | 30,107 Gs | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R 38 (14,296 Gs) | 15,037 Gs | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R 28 (10,525 Gs) | 16,486 Gs | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R 232 (86,786 Gs) | 74,238 Gs | + 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in South Africa is 18% cheaper than in Paraguay | ||||
| South Africa | Paraguay | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R 469 (175,721 Gs) | 74,865 Gs | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R 211 (79,126 Gs) | 72,482 Gs | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R 730 (273,294 Gs) | 154,165 Gs | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R 672 (251,515 Gs) | 196,658 Gs | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R 74 (27,599 Gs) | 41,674 Gs | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R 33 (12,363 Gs) | 24,201 Gs | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R 36 (13,418 Gs) | 13,802 Gs | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R 8,457 (3,165,724 Gs) | 5,591,640 Gs | - 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R 1.72 (644 Gs) | 1,626 Gs | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R 604 (226,205 Gs) | 241,786 Gs | - 6% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R 50 (18,848 Gs) | 9,861 Gs | + 91% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,311 prices entered by 244 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in South Africa is 19% more expensive than in Paraguay
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