Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Poland
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 7% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Paraguay | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 48,492 Gs (33 zł) | 31 zł | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,652 Gs (22 zł) | 22 zł | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,544 Gs (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,167 Gs (4.20 zł) | 3.55 zł | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,115 Gs (8 zł) | 12 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,201 Gs (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 16,732 Gs (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,015 Gs (8 zł) | 4.01 zł | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7,295 Gs (4.97 zł) | 3.15 zł | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,254 Gs (4.94 zł) | 3.45 zł | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 54,512 Gs (37 zł) | 26 zł | + 45% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12,324 Gs (8 zł) | 8 zł | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,707 Gs (1.85 zł) | 3.47 zł | - 47% | |
| Housing | - 21% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 21% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Paraguay | Poland | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,578,440 Gs (2,439 zł) | 4,125 zł | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,793,230 Gs (1,222 zł) | 3,228 zł | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 303,268 Gs (207 zł) | 545 zł | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,800,650 Gs (2,591 zł) | 2,700 zł | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,250,490 Gs (1,534 zł) | 2,002 zł | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 575,093 Gs (392 zł) | 376 zł | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 109,961 Gs (75 zł) | 48 zł | + 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,420,430 Gs (1,650 zł) | 1,331 zł | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,149,020 Gs (783 zł) | 422 zł | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 24,869 Gs (17 zł) | 36 zł | - 53% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 38,440 Gs (26 zł) | 26 zł | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 9% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Paraguay | Poland | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 276,779 Gs (189 zł) | 321 zł | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 214,496 Gs (146 zł) | 125 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 496,470 Gs (338 zł) | 295 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 325,152 Gs (222 zł) | 320 zł | - 31% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in Poland | ||||
| Paraguay | Poland | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 75,186,000 Gs (51,252 zł) | 96,340 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,542 Gs (5.82 zł) | 7 zł | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 175,600 Gs (120 zł) | 124 zł | - 4% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 6% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Paraguay | Poland | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,038 Gs (20 zł) | 17 zł | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 69,194 Gs (47 zł) | 44 zł | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 118,663 Gs (81 zł) | 163 zł | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 42,177 Gs (29 zł) | 16 zł | + 84% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,819 Gs (12 zł) | 12 zł | - 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26,950 Gs (18 zł) | 14 zł | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,349 Gs (8 zł) | 4.56 zł | + 84% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,754 Gs (9 zł) | 9 zł | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 87,192 Gs (59 zł) | 46 zł | + 30% | |
| Entertainment | + 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 30% more expensive than in Poland | ||||
| Paraguay | Poland | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 67,678 Gs (46 zł) | 84 zł | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 58,715 Gs (40 zł) | 48 zł | - 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 141,264 Gs (96 zł) | 143 zł | - 33% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 174,370 Gs (119 zł) | 129 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 38,882 Gs (27 zł) | 25 zł | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,367 Gs (16 zł) | 13 zł | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,792 Gs (7 zł) | 11 zł | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,300,420 Gs (3,613 zł) | 2,352 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,893 Gs (1.29 zł) | 0.21 zł | + 507% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 184,517 Gs (126 zł) | 115 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,694 Gs (7 zł) | 17 zł | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,095 prices entered by 256 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 19, 2022.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 9% cheaper than in Poland
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