Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Sri Lanka
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Food | - 24% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 24% cheaper than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Paraguay | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,760 Gs (1,872 ₨) | 895 ₨ | + 109% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35,531 Gs (1,486 ₨) | 1,891 ₨ | - 21% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,703 Gs (489 ₨) | 876 ₨ | - 44% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,566 Gs (275 ₨) | 479 ₨ | - 43% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,085 Gs (631 ₨) | 652 ₨ | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,040 Gs (504 ₨) | 493 ₨ | + 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,727 Gs (825 ₨) | 1,632 ₨ | - 49% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,499 Gs (690 ₨) | 1,898 ₨ | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,216 Gs (385 ₨) | 368 ₨ | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,206 Gs (260 ₨) | 503 ₨ | - 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,491 Gs (2,237 ₨) | 5,394 ₨ | - 59% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12,204 Gs (510 ₨) | 450 ₨ | + 13% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,942 Gs (123 ₨) | 179 ₨ | - 31% | |
Housing | + 15% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 15% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Paraguay | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,387,270 Gs (225,322 ₨) | 228,163 ₨ | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,277,070 Gs (137,063 ₨) | 98,493 ₨ | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 585,133 Gs (24,473 ₨) | 21,450 ₨ | + 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,259,990 Gs (136,349 ₨) | 92,598 ₨ | + 47% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,938,440 Gs (81,075 ₨) | 54,118 ₨ | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333,974 Gs (13,968 ₨) | 9,607 ₨ | + 45% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,277 Gs (4,361 ₨) | 3,210 ₨ | + 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,219,130 Gs (92,815 ₨) | 78,358 ₨ | + 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,118,420 Gs (46,778 ₨) | 53,577 ₨ | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,932 Gs (1,461 ₨) | 2,368 ₨ | - 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43,451 Gs (1,817 ₨) | 2,000 ₨ | - 9% | |
Clothes | + 64% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 64% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Paraguay | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298,853 Gs (12,500 ₨) | 9,187 ₨ | + 36% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 295,415 Gs (12,356 ₨) | 7,770 ₨ | + 59% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 578,156 Gs (24,181 ₨) | 7,928 ₨ | + 205% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 474,224 Gs (19,834 ₨) | 13,142 ₨ | + 51% | |
Transportation | - 13% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 13% cheaper than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Paraguay | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,347,000 Gs (5,117,155 ₨) | 18,612,500 ₨ | - 73% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,180 Gs (342 ₨) | 366 ₨ | - 6% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 246,453 Gs (10,308 ₨) | 3,626 ₨ | + 184% | |
Personal Care | + 0% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is about the same as in Sri Lanka | ||||
Paraguay | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33,789 Gs (1,413 ₨) | 2,499 ₨ | - 43% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 62,938 Gs (2,632 ₨) | 1,086 ₨ | + 142% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 161,160 Gs (6,741 ₨) | 4,000 ₨ | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,522 Gs (1,067 ₨) | 1,464 ₨ | - 27% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,909 Gs (1,000 ₨) | 931 ₨ | + 7% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,175 Gs (1,137 ₨) | 861 ₨ | + 32% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,005 Gs (460 ₨) | 1,403 ₨ | - 67% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,693 Gs (656 ₨) | 223 ₨ | + 195% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,948 Gs (3,177 ₨) | 1,591 ₨ | + 100% | |
Entertainment | + 70% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 70% more expensive than in Sri Lanka | ||||
Paraguay | Sri Lanka | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,229 Gs (3,732 ₨) | 4,932 ₨ | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84,105 Gs (3,518 ₨) | 1,550 ₨ | + 127% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126,976 Gs (5,311 ₨) | 5,110 ₨ | + 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261,695 Gs (10,945 ₨) | 8,852 ₨ | + 24% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49,902 Gs (2,087 ₨) | 1,941 ₨ | + 8% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,456 Gs (897 ₨) | 606 ₨ | + 48% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,431 Gs (604 ₨) | 817 ₨ | - 26% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,009,490 Gs (293,171 ₨) | 259,143 ₨ | + 13% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5,000 Gs (209 ₨) | 6 ₨ | + 3141% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,037 Gs (10,207 ₨) | 7,152 ₨ | + 43% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,796 Gs (452 ₨) | 8,091 ₨ | - 94% | |
TOTAL | + 6% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 807 prices entered by 87 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 15, 2024.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 6% more expensive than in Sri Lanka
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