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Cost of living in Paraguay compared to United Kingdom
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 50% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,822 Gs (£3.67) | £10 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,794 Gs (£3.54) | £5.71 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (£1.46) | £3.72 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,209 Gs (£0.64) | £0.86 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,150 Gs (£1.37) | £2.59 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,310 Gs (£1.15) | £1.89 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,460 Gs (£2.27) | £4.50 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,350 Gs (£1.15) | £1.92 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,446 Gs (£0.67) | £0.87 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,530 Gs (£0.80) | £1.80 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,943 Gs (£5.41) | £8 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,623 Gs (£1.18) | £1.87 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,547 Gs (£0.44) | £0.90 | - 51% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 59% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,191,010 Gs (£516) | £1,944 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,707,440 Gs (£333) | £1,236 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (£64) | £149 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,783,590 Gs (£589) | £1,204 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,941,540 Gs (£239) | £867 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (£26) | £120 | - 78% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (£25) | £23 | + 8% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,122,370 Gs (£261) | £330 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,447 Gs (£75) | £79 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,329 Gs (£3.24) | £6 | - 50% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57,524 Gs (£7) | £11 | - 35% | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is about the same as in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 330,259 Gs (£41) | £67 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 344,828 Gs (£42) | £31 | + 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,485 Gs (£57) | £73 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 329,632 Gs (£41) | £74 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 66% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 66% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (£16,954) | £18,900 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (£0.75) | £1.27 | - 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 126,374 Gs (£16) | £97 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 32% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27,114 Gs (£3.34) | £3.48 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,712 Gs (£7) | £8 | - 20% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (£18) | £82 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 49,485 Gs (£6) | £3.55 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,775 Gs (£2.19) | £1.40 | + 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38,519 Gs (£4.74) | £3.18 | + 49% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,336 Gs (£1.15) | £1.74 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,433 Gs (£1.65) | £1.50 | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,485 Gs (£5.48) | £12 | - 55% | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 44% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Gs (£12) | £30 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,070 Gs (£9) | £21 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 267,384 Gs (£33) | £96 | - 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 229,564 Gs (£28) | £56 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,636 Gs (£3.65) | £9 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,954 Gs (£1.59) | £3.02 | - 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,715 Gs (£1.69) | £4.48 | - 62% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (£426) | £387 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Gs (£0.12) | £0.17 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 282,319 Gs (£35) | £43 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,339 Gs (£1.03) | £11 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 54% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2019.
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 13,335 prices entered by 2,200 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 54% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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