Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Portugal
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 37% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Paraguay | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,191 Gs (€6) | €10 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,746 Gs (€4.10) | €7 | - 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,405 Gs (€1.47) | €3.33 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,581 Gs (€0.85) | €0.87 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,043 Gs (€1.69) | €2.89 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,481 Gs (€1.35) | €2.07 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,160 Gs (€2.48) | €5.11 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,407 Gs (€1.73) | €1.81 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,504 Gs (€1.10) | €1.68 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,748 Gs (€1.00) | €1.07 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,038 Gs (€5.95) | €4.97 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,349 Gs (€1.47) | €2.22 | - 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,584 Gs (€0.33) | €0.84 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 51% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Paraguay | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,659,690 Gs (€602) | €1,166 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,753,080 Gs (€356) | €855 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 347,393 Gs (€45) | €128 | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,327,500 Gs (€430) | €892 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,999,970 Gs (€258) | €584 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,329 Gs (€32) | €92 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 105,424 Gs (€14) | €27 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,890,870 Gs (€374) | €339 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (€122) | €101 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,031 Gs (€3.88) | €8 | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,226 Gs (€3.13) | €8 | - 62% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 8% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Paraguay | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289,345 Gs (€37) | €86 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 297,615 Gs (€38) | €30 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 623,869 Gs (€81) | €76 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 475,173 Gs (€61) | €87 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 43% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Paraguay | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,046,000 Gs (€8,924) | €28,840 | - 69% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,810 Gs (€1.14) | €1.84 | - 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (€24) | €36 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 41% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Paraguay | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (€2.76) | €5.43 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (€7) | €8 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,959 Gs (€17) | €63 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28,690 Gs (€3.71) | €3.74 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (€2.65) | €4.17 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26,576 Gs (€3.43) | €4.85 | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,581 Gs (€1.50) | €2.34 | - 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,702 Gs (€1.64) | €2.17 | - 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,395 Gs (€10) | €14 | - 32% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 23% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Paraguay | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124,599 Gs (€16) | €29 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73,869 Gs (€10) | €14 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 164,396 Gs (€21) | €44 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256,883 Gs (€33) | €40 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,732 Gs (€5.78) | €9 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,399 Gs (€3.02) | €2.90 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,463 Gs (€1.87) | €1.96 | - 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (€723) | €615 | + 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (€0.21) | €0.37 | - 44% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 279,107 Gs (€36) | €34 | + 7% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,557 Gs (€1.36) | €5.17 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 3,309 prices entered by 369 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in Portugal
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