Cost of living in Paraguay compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Paraguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 43,279 Gs (£4.74) | £13 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,127 Gs (£3.52) | £6 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,993 Gs (£1.31) | £3.47 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,501 Gs (£0.71) | £0.95 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,263 Gs (£1.45) | £2.99 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,412 Gs (£1.14) | £2.07 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 17,453 Gs (£1.91) | £4.21 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,417 Gs (£1.47) | £2.06 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,504 Gs (£0.93) | £0.78 | + 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,524 Gs (£0.82) | £1.75 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,613 Gs (£5.21) | £8 | - 38% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 12,093 Gs (£1.32) | £2.03 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,980 Gs (£0.33) | £0.92 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 72% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 72% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Paraguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,135,140 Gs (£453) | £2,062 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,271,790 Gs (£249) | £1,552 | - 84% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 282,662 Gs (£31) | £187 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,421,720 Gs (£374) | £1,220 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 2,284,550 Gs (£250) | £1,039 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 336,072 Gs (£37) | £126 | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 107,915 Gs (£12) | £25 | - 52% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,991,200 Gs (£327) | £278 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (£104) | £85 | + 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38,069 Gs (£4.17) | £6 | - 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 27,426 Gs (£3.00) | £13 | - 77% | |
| Clothes | - 23% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 23% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Paraguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289,345 Gs (£32) | £66 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 268,839 Gs (£29) | £32 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 600,078 Gs (£66) | £74 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 361,731 Gs (£40) | £72 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 71% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Paraguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 59,868,300 Gs (£6,552) | £23,492 | - 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,696 Gs (£0.95) | £1.71 | - 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,685 Gs (£20) | £94 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Paraguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,715 Gs (£2.81) | £3.65 | - 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 48,936 Gs (£5.36) | £10 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 107,592 Gs (£12) | £81 | - 86% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,334 Gs (£2.99) | £2.65 | + 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,564 Gs (£2.36) | £1.71 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,304 Gs (£2.99) | £3.56 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,130 Gs (£1.33) | £2.10 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,702 Gs (£1.39) | £1.56 | - 11% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 70,145 Gs (£8) | £15 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 39% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Paraguay | United Kingdom | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,902 Gs (£10) | £34 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 75,002 Gs (£8) | £21 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 164,671 Gs (£18) | £115 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 217,354 Gs (£24) | £61 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 46,996 Gs (£5.14) | £9 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,679 Gs (£2.70) | £3.23 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,414 Gs (£1.58) | £5.15 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (£612) | £473 | + 29% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (£0.18) | £0.13 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 247,790 Gs (£27) | £38 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,250 Gs (£1.23) | £13 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 62% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 62% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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