Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Portugal
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| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 35% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Paraguay | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54,563 Gs (€7) | €11 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36,562 Gs (€4.42) | €8 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,397 Gs (€1.50) | €3.30 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,922 Gs (€0.84) | €0.94 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15,078 Gs (€1.82) | €3.13 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,819 Gs (€1.79) | €1.97 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,966 Gs (€2.42) | €4.43 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,931 Gs (€1.81) | €1.86 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,575 Gs (€1.04) | €1.26 | - 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,631 Gs (€0.80) | €1.05 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52,050 Gs (€6) | €5.19 | + 21% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,598 Gs (€1.65) | €2.33 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,676 Gs (€0.32) | €0.95 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 54% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Paraguay | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,655,380 Gs (€684) | €1,271 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,080,880 Gs (€373) | €893 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 314,092 Gs (€38) | €111 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,896,290 Gs (€350) | €910 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,797,900 Gs (€218) | €620 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 219,970 Gs (€27) | €78 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,045 Gs (€13) | €23 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,955,730 Gs (€237) | €341 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 847,753 Gs (€103) | €125 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,954 Gs (€3.87) | €7 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,127 Gs (€4.25) | €8 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 18% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Paraguay | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 397,212 Gs (€48) | €77 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239,310 Gs (€29) | €31 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 719,017 Gs (€87) | €84 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 425,884 Gs (€52) | €76 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 31% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 31% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Paraguay | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (€15,294) | €24,286 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,653 Gs (€0.93) | €1.69 | - 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 214,210 Gs (€26) | €35 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | - 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 30% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Paraguay | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,475 Gs (€5.26) | €4.85 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,829 Gs (€6) | €4.65 | + 38% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 146,615 Gs (€18) | €68 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,344 Gs (€4.16) | €3.04 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,707 Gs (€2.38) | €3.53 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31,470 Gs (€3.81) | €3.42 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,800 Gs (€1.43) | €1.74 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,806 Gs (€1.55) | €1.96 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,543 Gs (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is about the same as in Portugal | ||||
| Paraguay | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,544 Gs (€12) | €32 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81,113 Gs (€10) | €13 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,949 Gs (€18) | €57 | - 68% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264,476 Gs (€32) | €46 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 38,794 Gs (€4.69) | €8 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,949 Gs (€2.90) | €2.57 | + 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,619 Gs (€1.04) | €1.63 | - 36% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,275,970 Gs (€880) | €442 | + 99% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,200 Gs (€0.27) | €0.15 | + 82% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 222,350 Gs (€27) | €34 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,238 Gs (€1.24) | €5.31 | - 77% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2024.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 34% cheaper than in Portugal
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