Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Paraguay Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Paraguay

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 141.4% more expensive than Paraguay without rent, and 210.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 145.6% more expensive than Paraguay without rent, and 193.6% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.40 A$23.29
$4.44 ₲28.7K
269.37%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$78.2 A$111
$22.51 ₲145.8K
247.22%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.52 A$13.52
$4.45 ₲28.8K
113.93%
Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.07
$1.81 ₲11.7K
97.24%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.55 A$3.62
$0.91 ₲5,906
180.22%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.21 A$3.14
$0.46 ₲2,985
380.43%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.41 A$9.10
$1.41 ₲9,161
354.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.22 A$10.25
$1.93 ₲12.5K
274.09%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.56 A$2.21
$0.86 ₲5,581
81.40%
White Bread (500g)
$2.48 A$3.53
$0.85 ₲5,505
191.76%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.00 A$2.84
$0.95 ₲6,133
110.53%
Eggs
$4.28 A$6.07
$1.70 ₲11.0K
151.76%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.60 A$12.21
$6.39 ₲41.4K
34.59%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.56 A$12.15
$3.04 ₲19.7K
181.58%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.71 A$19.47
$6.26 ₲40.6K
119.01%
Apples (1kg)
$3.22 A$4.58
$2.02 ₲13.1K
59.41%
Banana (1kg)
$2.72 A$3.86
$0.79 ₲5,102
244.30%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.94 A$4.17
$0.84 ₲5,429
250.00%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.28 A$6.08
$1.68 ₲10.9K
154.76%
Potato (1kg)
$2.51 A$3.56
$0.99 ₲6,416
153.54%
Onion (1kg)
$2.11 A$3.00
$0.97 ₲6,309
117.53%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.21 A$3.14
$0.56 ₲3,598
294.64%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.53 A$2.17
$0.51 ₲3,330
200.00%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.35 A$44.52
$1.40 ₲9,048
2139.29%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.09 A$20.00
$5.81 ₲37.6K
142.51%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.43 A$6.29
$0.68 ₲4,386
551.47%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.07 A$7.20
$1.31 ₲8,466
287.02%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.90 A$4.12
$0.45 ₲2,889
544.44%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$97.6 A$139
$32.66 ₲211.6K
198.93%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.55 A$5.05
$0.79 ₲5,141
349.37%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.84 A$2.62
$1.28 ₲8,264
43.75%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.44 A$53.2
$6.41 ₲41.5K
484.09%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.15 A$1.63
$0.94 ₲6,111
22.34%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.2K A$41.5K
$14.0K ₲90.7M
108.68%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$23.0K A$32.6K
$24.1K ₲156.2M
-4.81%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$255
$42.11 ₲272.8K
326.95%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$25.91 A$36.79
$13.61 ₲88.2K
90.37%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.5 A$74.5
$15.56 ₲100.8K
237.15%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$48.04 A$68.2
$25.34 ₲164.2K
89.58%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.66 A$23.66
$12.30 ₲79.7K
35.45%
Cinema Ticket
$13.87 A$19.70
$4.93 ₲31.9K
181.34%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,559 A$2,214
$150 ₲973.5K
937.59%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.5K A$17.8K
$3,269 ₲21.2M
282.80%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$70.2 A$99.7
$48.78 ₲316.0K
43.89%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.4 A$73.0
$36.69 ₲237.7K
40.12%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$143
$74.1 ₲479.8K
35.99%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 A$159
$55.0 ₲355.9K
103.40%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,361 A$1,932
$379 ₲2.5M
258.65%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,083 A$1,538
$283 ₲1.8M
283.11%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,332 A$3,311
$636 ₲4.1M
266.56%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,718 A$2,439
$427 ₲2.8M
302.23%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$7,612 A$10.8K
$1,670 ₲10.8M
355.89%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,588 A$7,935
$1,247 ₲8.1M
348.10%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,928 A$5,578
$545 ₲3.5M
620.79%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
9.94
-36.12%

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Last update for Australia: March 3, 2026

Last update for Paraguay: March 3, 2026

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