- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- United Kingdom
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to United Kingdom
Currency:
| Food | - 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 45% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,329 Gs (£3.91) | £11 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,326 Gs (£3.78) | £5.64 | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (£1.58) | £3.63 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs (£0.66) | £0.86 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs (£1.53) | £2.67 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (£1.35) | £1.88 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (£2.56) | £4.64 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (£1.37) | £1.98 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (£0.77) | £0.83 | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs (£0.90) | £1.76 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (£6) | £9 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs (£1.32) | £1.82 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (£0.50) | £0.91 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 51% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 51% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,099,050 Gs (£680) | £1,862 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs (£392) | £1,202 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (£69) | £156 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (£693) | £1,178 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (£235) | £808 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (£28) | £144 | - 80% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (£27) | £22 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (£367) | £335 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (£82) | £85 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (£4.17) | £6 | - 35% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (£9) | £11 | - 19% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 4% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs (£40) | £65 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (£44) | £33 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (£62) | £71 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (£49) | £74 | - 34% | |
| Transportation | - 58% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 58% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (£18,358) | £18,407 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (£0.81) | £1.25 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (£22) | £96 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 20% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (£4.00) | £3.36 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (£7) | £8 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (£20) | £76 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (£5.34) | £3.57 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (£2.80) | £1.52 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (£5.70) | £3.22 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (£1.59) | £1.82 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (£2.22) | £1.57 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (£7) | £13 | - 43% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 42% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (£13) | £31 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (£9) | £21 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (£34) | £110 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (£23) | £55 | - 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (£3.50) | £9 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (£1.96) | £2.97 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (£1.90) | £4.42 | - 57% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (£461) | £400 | + 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (£0.16) | £0.15 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (£32) | £44 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs (£1.30) | £10 | - 87% | |
| TOTAL | - 47% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 47% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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