- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,015 Gs (£3.49) | £10 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 26,542 Gs (£3.43) | £5.58 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,663 Gs (£1.64) | £3.66 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,639 Gs (£0.60) | £0.86 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,354 Gs (£1.34) | £2.67 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,514 Gs (£1.36) | £2.04 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,480 Gs (£2.52) | £4.43 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,404 Gs (£1.47) | £1.94 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,746 Gs (£0.74) | £0.86 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,446 Gs (£0.96) | £1.79 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,201 Gs (£6) | £8 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,184 Gs (£1.32) | £1.79 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4,167 Gs (£0.54) | £0.91 | - 41% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,492,810 Gs (£839) | £1,806 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,211,130 Gs (£415) | £1,187 | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 537,668 Gs (£70) | £156 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,081,660 Gs (£786) | £1,054 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,697,280 Gs (£349) | £765 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 479,087 Gs (£62) | £146 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 276,256 Gs (£36) | £21 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,419,990 Gs (£442) | £333 | + 33% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543,265 Gs (£70) | £83 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33,413 Gs (£4.32) | £6 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55,104 Gs (£7) | £11 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 11% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 318,081 Gs (£41) | £65 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 257,100 Gs (£33) | £32 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 478,697 Gs (£62) | £70 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 418,974 Gs (£54) | £73 | - 26% | |
| Transportation | - 65% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 65% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 86,364,500 Gs (£11,165) | £18,212 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,233 Gs (£0.81) | £1.19 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 159,288 Gs (£21) | £99 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,466 Gs (£2.65) | £3.34 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28,234 Gs (£3.65) | £8 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113,497 Gs (£15) | £69 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28,989 Gs (£3.75) | £3.17 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,171 Gs (£2.22) | £1.64 | + 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,323 Gs (£3.14) | £3.38 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,089 Gs (£1.56) | £1.75 | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,673 Gs (£1.25) | £1.56 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 47,485 Gs (£6) | £14 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,108 Gs (£12) | £31 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,949 Gs (£9) | £20 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 129,519 Gs (£17) | £123 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 171,170 Gs (£22) | £55 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,971 Gs (£3.62) | £9 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17,387 Gs (£2.25) | £2.97 | - 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,349 Gs (£1.60) | £4.37 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,500,000 Gs (£452) | £412 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (£0.15) | £0.18 | - 13% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 171,256 Gs (£22) | £44 | - 50% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,993 Gs (£1.55) | £10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2018.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 49% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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