- 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 | 27,750 Gs (£3.69) | £10 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25,379 Gs (£3.37) | £5.60 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,946 Gs (£1.59) | £3.66 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,647 Gs (£0.62) | £0.86 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 9,911 Gs (£1.32) | £2.65 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,514 Gs (£1.40) | £1.95 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,810 Gs (£2.50) | £4.51 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,404 Gs (£1.52) | £1.98 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,595 Gs (£0.74) | £0.85 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,721 Gs (£0.89) | £1.79 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 48,673 Gs (£6) | £8 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,375 Gs (£1.38) | £1.79 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,879 Gs (£0.52) | £0.90 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 38% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 38% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 6,492,810 Gs (£863) | £1,792 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,211,130 Gs (£427) | £1,182 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 537,668 Gs (£71) | £157 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,081,660 Gs (£808) | £1,081 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,697,280 Gs (£359) | £745 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 479,087 Gs (£64) | £149 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 276,256 Gs (£37) | £21 | + 77% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,419,990 Gs (£455) | £333 | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 543,265 Gs (£72) | £82 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 33,413 Gs (£4.44) | £7 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 55,104 Gs (£7) | £11 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 10% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 318,081 Gs (£42) | £65 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 257,100 Gs (£34) | £32 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 458,403 Gs (£61) | £69 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349,918 Gs (£47) | £74 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 59% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,416,000 Gs (£18,268) | £18,396 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,233 Gs (£0.83) | £1.21 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 159,288 Gs (£21) | £100 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,466 Gs (£2.72) | £3.26 | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28,234 Gs (£3.75) | £8 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113,497 Gs (£15) | £69 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28,989 Gs (£3.85) | £3.29 | + 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,088 Gs (£2.27) | £1.61 | + 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,323 Gs (£3.23) | £3.25 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,089 Gs (£1.61) | £1.76 | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,673 Gs (£1.29) | £1.51 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,673 Gs (£5.81) | £13 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,108 Gs (£12) | £31 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,685 Gs (£9) | £21 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174,174 Gs (£23) | £121 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157,441 Gs (£21) | £55 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,971 Gs (£3.72) | £9 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17,387 Gs (£2.31) | £2.97 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,349 Gs (£1.64) | £4.38 | - 63% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,500,000 Gs (£465) | £408 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (£0.16) | £0.14 | + 10% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200,000 Gs (£27) | £45 | - 41% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 11,993 Gs (£1.59) | £10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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