Cost of living in Paraguay compared to South Korea
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 60% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Paraguay | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,191 Gs (₩8,505) | ₩9,573 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,746 Gs (₩5,722) | ₩7,837 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,405 Gs (₩2,056) | ₩6,830 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,581 Gs (₩1,186) | ₩2,882 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,043 Gs (₩2,351) | ₩6,392 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,481 Gs (₩1,889) | ₩8,120 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,160 Gs (₩3,453) | ₩7,646 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,407 Gs (₩2,416) | ₩8,423 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,504 Gs (₩1,533) | ₩4,872 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,748 Gs (₩1,396) | ₩2,927 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,038 Gs (₩8,297) | ₩20,558 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,349 Gs (₩2,045) | ₩3,521 | - 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,584 Gs (₩466) | ₩4,142 | - 89% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 66% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Paraguay | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,659,690 Gs (₩839,832) | ₩3,748,000 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,753,080 Gs (₩496,197) | ₩2,221,890 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 347,393 Gs (₩62,612) | ₩253,895 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,327,500 Gs (₩599,727) | ₩1,163,600 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,999,970 Gs (₩360,462) | ₩778,449 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,329 Gs (₩44,036) | ₩120,000 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 105,424 Gs (₩19,001) | ₩31,294 | - 39% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,890,870 Gs (₩521,032) | ₩219,090 | + 138% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (₩170,627) | ₩89,516 | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,031 Gs (₩5,413) | ₩16,029 | - 66% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,226 Gs (₩4,366) | ₩14,433 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 15% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Paraguay | South Korea | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289,345 Gs (₩52,150) | ₩79,338 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 297,615 Gs (₩53,640) | ₩58,578 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 623,869 Gs (₩112,442) | ₩89,888 | + 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 475,173 Gs (₩85,642) | ₩144,451 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 44% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Paraguay | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,046,000 Gs (₩12,444,400) | ₩41,899,500 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,709 Gs (₩1,570) | ₩1,879 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (₩33,509) | ₩56,684 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 52% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Paraguay | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (₩3,855) | ₩8,245 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (₩9,709) | ₩4,500 | + 116% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,959 Gs (₩23,603) | ₩45,465 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28,690 Gs (₩5,171) | ₩21,034 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (₩3,698) | ₩10,694 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26,576 Gs (₩4,790) | ₩8,457 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,581 Gs (₩2,087) | ₩5,308 | - 61% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,702 Gs (₩2,289) | ₩8,235 | - 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,395 Gs (₩13,589) | ₩12,817 | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 20% cheaper than in South Korea | ||||
| Paraguay | South Korea | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124,599 Gs (₩22,457) | ₩32,969 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73,869 Gs (₩13,314) | ₩28,078 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 164,396 Gs (₩29,630) | ₩270,239 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256,883 Gs (₩46,299) | ₩66,875 | - 31% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,732 Gs (₩8,062) | ₩15,654 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,399 Gs (₩4,217) | ₩5,405 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,463 Gs (₩2,607) | ₩4,568 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (₩1,007,801) | ₩795,597 | + 27% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (₩293) | ₩207 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 279,107 Gs (₩50,304) | ₩72,194 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,557 Gs (₩1,903) | ₩4,500 | - 58% | |
| TOTAL | - 51% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 51% cheaper than in South Korea
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