Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Malaysia
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| Food | - 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 25% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54,563 Gs (RM31) | RM20 | + 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36,562 Gs (RM21) | RM19 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,397 Gs (RM7) | RM11 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,922 Gs (RM3.99) | RM8 | - 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 15,078 Gs (RM9) | RM12 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,819 Gs (RM9) | RM8 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,966 Gs (RM12) | RM28 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 14,931 Gs (RM9) | RM12 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,575 Gs (RM4.94) | RM7 | - 27% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,631 Gs (RM3.82) | RM13 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 52,050 Gs (RM30) | RM74 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,598 Gs (RM8) | RM5.19 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,676 Gs (RM1.54) | RM4.68 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,655,380 Gs (RM3,259) | RM3,764 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,080,880 Gs (RM1,775) | RM2,382 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 314,092 Gs (RM181) | RM276 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,896,290 Gs (RM1,669) | RM2,377 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,797,900 Gs (RM1,036) | RM1,592 | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 219,970 Gs (RM127) | RM206 | - 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,045 Gs (RM60) | RM111 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,955,730 Gs (RM1,127) | RM1,115 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 847,753 Gs (RM489) | RM403 | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,954 Gs (RM18) | RM24 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,127 Gs (RM20) | RM29 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 9% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 397,212 Gs (RM229) | RM249 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239,310 Gs (RM138) | RM162 | - 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 719,017 Gs (RM414) | RM339 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 425,884 Gs (RM245) | RM317 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 20% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (RM72,845) | RM151,948 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,653 Gs (RM4.41) | RM2.25 | + 96% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 214,210 Gs (RM123) | RM52 | + 138% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 4% cheaper than in Malaysia | ||||
| Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 43,475 Gs (RM25) | RM15 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,829 Gs (RM30) | RM37 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 146,615 Gs (RM84) | RM80 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 34,344 Gs (RM20) | RM32 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,707 Gs (RM11) | RM13 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 31,470 Gs (RM18) | RM13 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,800 Gs (RM7) | RM8 | - 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,806 Gs (RM7) | RM11 | - 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,543 Gs (RM38) | RM44 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 8% more expensive than in Malaysia | ||||
| Paraguay | Malaysia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 95,544 Gs (RM55) | RM115 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 81,113 Gs (RM47) | RM39 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 150,949 Gs (RM87) | RM361 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 264,476 Gs (RM152) | RM141 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 38,794 Gs (RM22) | RM35 | - 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,949 Gs (RM14) | RM14 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,619 Gs (RM4.97) | RM19 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,275,970 Gs (RM4,193) | RM2,486 | + 69% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,200 Gs (RM1.27) | RM0.50 | + 154% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 222,350 Gs (RM128) | RM211 | - 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,238 Gs (RM5.90) | RM18 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on November 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,136 prices entered by 161 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 7% cheaper than in Malaysia
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