- 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 | 27,732 Gs (£3.62) | £11 | - 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 27,604 Gs (£3.61) | £5.62 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,905 Gs (£1.69) | £3.65 | - 54% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,809 Gs (£0.63) | £0.87 | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,881 Gs (£1.42) | £2.70 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (£1.33) | £1.94 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (£2.51) | £4.47 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (£1.34) | £1.98 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (£0.75) | £0.86 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,443 Gs (£0.97) | £1.80 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,588 Gs (£6) | £9 | - 28% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,334 Gs (£1.35) | £1.81 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,886 Gs (£0.51) | £0.91 | - 44% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 48% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,843,460 Gs (£633) | £1,839 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,322,490 Gs (£434) | £1,201 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 486,283 Gs (£64) | £152 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (£679) | £1,122 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (£231) | £762 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248,909 Gs (£33) | £152 | - 79% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 271,212 Gs (£35) | £21 | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,833,610 Gs (£370) | £334 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (£80) | £84 | - 5% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32,508 Gs (£4.25) | £6 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (£9) | £11 | - 21% | |
| Clothes | + 5% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 5% more expensive than in United Kingdom | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 325,337 Gs (£43) | £63 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (£43) | £32 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 469,316 Gs (£61) | £70 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Gs (£39) | £71 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 53% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 173,924,000 Gs (£22,724) | £18,229 | + 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,831 Gs (£0.89) | £1.23 | - 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,450 Gs (£23) | £95 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 24% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (£3.93) | £3.22 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (£7) | £8 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (£20) | £70 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (£5.23) | £3.41 | + 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (£2.74) | £1.52 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (£5.59) | £3.24 | + 73% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (£1.55) | £1.76 | - 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (£2.17) | £1.53 | + 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (£7) | £13 | - 44% | |
| Entertainment | - 43% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 43% cheaper than in United Kingdom | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,393 Gs (£13) | £31 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,454 Gs (£9) | £21 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (£34) | £116 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 166,806 Gs (£22) | £56 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,000 Gs (£3.27) | £9 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,182 Gs (£1.98) | £2.96 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16,035 Gs (£2.10) | £4.35 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,733,330 Gs (£488) | £401 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (£0.16) | £0.15 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 227,746 Gs (£30) | £43 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,967 Gs (£1.69) | £10 | - 83% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2018.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 46% cheaper than in United Kingdom
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