Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Spain
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 46% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Paraguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,866 Gs (€6) | €17 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,962 Gs (€4.23) | €9 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,678 Gs (€1.50) | €3.80 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,723 Gs (€0.86) | €1.00 | - 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,581 Gs (€1.74) | €2.95 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,369 Gs (€1.84) | €2.18 | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,460 Gs (€2.63) | €7 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,561 Gs (€2.00) | €1.91 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,322 Gs (€1.20) | €1.19 | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,616 Gs (€0.98) | €1.01 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,973 Gs (€6) | €7 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,973 Gs (€1.54) | €1.99 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,800 Gs (€0.36) | €0.97 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 54% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Paraguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,365,820 Gs (€560) | €1,204 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,518,300 Gs (€323) | €823 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 328,816 Gs (€42) | €126 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,289,850 Gs (€422) | €783 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,976,380 Gs (€254) | €578 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 246,035 Gs (€32) | €85 | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,756 Gs (€13) | €29 | - 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,652,160 Gs (€340) | €350 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (€122) | €94 | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,945 Gs (€3.97) | €7 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,297 Gs (€2.61) | €11 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is about the same as in Spain | ||||
| Paraguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388,682 Gs (€50) | €79 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301,974 Gs (€39) | €29 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644,237 Gs (€83) | €83 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356,592 Gs (€46) | €90 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 35% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Paraguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,238,600 Gs (€9,915) | €26,330 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,642 Gs (€1.11) | €1.71 | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (€24) | €31 | - 23% | |
| Personal Care | - 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 31% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Paraguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (€2.75) | €8 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (€7) | €8 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135,839 Gs (€17) | €63 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,793 Gs (€3.57) | €3.94 | - 10% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (€2.63) | €2.47 | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,107 Gs (€3.86) | €2.98 | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,037 Gs (€1.93) | €1.76 | + 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,486 Gs (€2.12) | €1.92 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74,238 Gs (€10) | €19 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 25% cheaper than in Spain | ||||
| Paraguay | Spain | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74,865 Gs (€10) | €32 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72,482 Gs (€9) | €15 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154,165 Gs (€20) | €50 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,658 Gs (€25) | €47 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41,674 Gs (€5.35) | €9 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,201 Gs (€3.11) | €2.61 | + 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,802 Gs (€1.77) | €4.41 | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (€718) | €468 | + 53% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (€0.21) | €0.17 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 241,786 Gs (€31) | €49 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,861 Gs (€1.27) | €5.08 | - 75% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 9,311 prices entered by 1,105 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 39% cheaper than in Spain
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