Cost of living in United Arab Emirates compared to Paraguay
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Food | + 75% | |||
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Food in United Arab Emirates is 75% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Dirham 40 (78,231 Gs) | 46,866 Gs | + 67% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Dirham 30 (58,999 Gs) | 32,962 Gs | + 79% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Dirham 15 (28,600 Gs) | 11,678 Gs | + 145% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Dirham 6 (12,514 Gs) | 6,723 Gs | + 86% | |
12 eggs, large | Dirham 14 (28,041 Gs) | 13,581 Gs | + 106% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Dirham 5.03 (9,871 Gs) | 14,369 Gs | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Dirham 18 (36,008 Gs) | 20,460 Gs | + 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Dirham 8 (15,524 Gs) | 15,561 Gs | - 0% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Dirham 3.80 (7,466 Gs) | 9,322 Gs | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Dirham 10 (20,081 Gs) | 7,616 Gs | + 164% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Dirham 60 (116,885 Gs) | 46,973 Gs | + 149% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | Dirham 9 (16,935 Gs) | 11,973 Gs | + 41% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Dirham 4.47 (8,776 Gs) | 2,800 Gs | + 213% | |
Housing | + 322% | |||
Housing in United Arab Emirates is 322% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Dirham 9,626 (18,903,819 Gs) | 4,365,820 Gs | + 333% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Dirham 7,145 (14,030,704 Gs) | 2,518,300 Gs | + 457% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Dirham 754 (1,480,176 Gs) | 328,816 Gs | + 350% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Dirham 5,821 (11,432,298 Gs) | 3,289,850 Gs | + 248% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Dirham 4,054 (7,962,008 Gs) | 1,976,380 Gs | + 303% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Dirham 546 (1,071,460 Gs) | 246,035 Gs | + 335% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Dirham 348 (684,152 Gs) | 97,756 Gs | + 600% | |
40” flat screen tv | Dirham 1,160 (2,278,714 Gs) | 2,652,160 Gs | - 14% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 336 (659,045 Gs) | 946,702 Gs | - 30% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Dirham 40 (79,207 Gs) | 30,945 Gs | + 156% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | Dirham 38 (73,827 Gs) | 20,297 Gs | + 264% | |
Clothes | + 20% | |||
Clothes in United Arab Emirates is 20% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Paraguay | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Dirham 191 (374,515 Gs) | 388,682 Gs | - 4% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Dirham 193 (379,144 Gs) | 301,974 Gs | + 26% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 338 (663,346 Gs) | 644,237 Gs | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Dirham 342 (671,633 Gs) | 356,592 Gs | + 88% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in United Arab Emirates is 15% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Dirham 90,493 (177,713,546 Gs) | 77,238,600 Gs | + 130% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Dirham 3.78 (7,423 Gs) | 8,668 Gs | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | Dirham 89 (174,665 Gs) | 185,918 Gs | - 6% | |
Personal Care | + 86% | |||
Personal Care in United Arab Emirates is 86% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Dirham 23 (44,583 Gs) | 21,390 Gs | + 108% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Dirham 37 (73,591 Gs) | 53,867 Gs | + 37% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Dirham 283 (556,643 Gs) | 135,839 Gs | + 310% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Dirham 26 (51,178 Gs) | 27,793 Gs | + 84% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Dirham 16 (31,745 Gs) | 20,520 Gs | + 55% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Dirham 20 (39,230 Gs) | 30,107 Gs | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | Dirham 12 (24,157 Gs) | 15,037 Gs | + 61% | |
Tube of toothpaste | Dirham 19 (37,875 Gs) | 16,486 Gs | + 130% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Dirham 50 (98,850 Gs) | 74,238 Gs | + 33% | |
Entertainment | + 89% | |||
Entertainment in United Arab Emirates is 89% more expensive than in Paraguay | ||||
United Arab Emirates | Paraguay | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Dirham 186 (365,662 Gs) | 74,865 Gs | + 388% | |
2 tickets to the movies | Dirham 92 (181,267 Gs) | 72,482 Gs | + 150% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Dirham 332 (651,714 Gs) | 154,165 Gs | + 323% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Dirham 275 (539,818 Gs) | 196,658 Gs | + 174% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Dirham 76 (148,507 Gs) | 41,674 Gs | + 256% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Dirham 21 (40,817 Gs) | 24,201 Gs | + 69% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Dirham 41 (80,421 Gs) | 13,802 Gs | + 483% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Dirham 1,989 (3,906,889 Gs) | 5,591,640 Gs | - 30% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Dirham 0.69 (1,360 Gs) | 1,626 Gs | - 16% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | Dirham 273 (535,217 Gs) | 241,786 Gs | + 121% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Dirham 20 (39,169 Gs) | 9,861 Gs | + 297% | |
TOTAL | + 107% |

These prices were last updated on May 30, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 107% more expensive than in Paraguay
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