Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Turkey
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Food | - 17% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 17% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Paraguay | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49,407 Gs (217TL) | 313TL | - 31% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35,525 Gs (156TL) | 187TL | - 17% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,047 Gs (53TL) | 101TL | - 48% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,785 Gs (30TL) | 36TL | - 17% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,373 Gs (67TL) | 84TL | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,438 Gs (55TL) | 36TL | + 53% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,356 Gs (89TL) | 178TL | - 50% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 17,198 Gs (75TL) | 35TL | + 117% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,083 Gs (40TL) | 26TL | + 53% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,969 Gs (26TL) | 51TL | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,823 Gs (236TL) | 264TL | - 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12,341 Gs (54TL) | 46TL | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,861 Gs (13TL) | 12TL | + 5% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 30% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Paraguay | Turkey | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,278,880 Gs (23,140TL) | 36,872TL | - 37% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,932,290 Gs (12,854TL) | 19,914TL | - 35% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 473,531 Gs (2,076TL) | 3,102TL | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,164,600 Gs (13,872TL) | 22,679TL | - 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,893,590 Gs (8,301TL) | 13,963TL | - 41% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 387,022 Gs (1,697TL) | 2,638TL | - 36% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 110,157 Gs (483TL) | 269TL | + 80% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,088,760 Gs (9,156TL) | 12,024TL | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,140,770 Gs (5,001TL) | 4,514TL | + 11% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32,277 Gs (141TL) | 185TL | - 23% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27,414 Gs (120TL) | 151TL | - 20% | |
Clothes | - 7% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 7% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Paraguay | Turkey | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 290,962 Gs (1,275TL) | 1,550TL | - 18% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239,583 Gs (1,050TL) | 1,036TL | + 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 594,476 Gs (2,606TL) | 2,671TL | - 2% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 410,042 Gs (1,797TL) | 2,548TL | - 29% | |
Transportation | - 19% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in Turkey | ||||
Paraguay | Turkey | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,870,000 Gs (529,837TL) | 1,465,620TL | - 64% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,120 Gs (36TL) | 37TL | - 5% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 277,127 Gs (1,215TL) | 1,050TL | + 16% | |
Personal Care | - 3% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is about the same as in Turkey | ||||
Paraguay | Turkey | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,475 Gs (191TL) | 98TL | + 95% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,829 Gs (232TL) | 159TL | + 45% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 149,796 Gs (657TL) | 1,317TL | - 50% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,344 Gs (151TL) | 229TL | - 34% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,744 Gs (104TL) | 131TL | - 21% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35,165 Gs (154TL) | 119TL | + 30% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,609 Gs (55TL) | 56TL | - 1% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16,286 Gs (71TL) | 73TL | - 2% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 76,875 Gs (337TL) | 210TL | + 61% | |
Entertainment | + 35% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 35% more expensive than in Turkey | ||||
Paraguay | Turkey | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84,733 Gs (371TL) | 1,061TL | - 65% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 87,740 Gs (385TL) | 357TL | + 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 125,086 Gs (548TL) | 1,053TL | - 48% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 213,811 Gs (937TL) | 1,275TL | - 26% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49,902 Gs (219TL) | 312TL | - 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,633 Gs (95TL) | 77TL | + 23% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,612 Gs (64TL) | 107TL | - 40% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,275,970 Gs (31,894TL) | 22,742TL | + 40% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 3,093 Gs (14TL) | 1.30TL | + 940% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 205,552 Gs (901TL) | 1,243TL | - 28% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,010 Gs (44TL) | 54TL | - 18% | |
TOTAL | - 13% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,071 prices entered by 416 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 26, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 13% cheaper than in Turkey
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