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

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 145.1% more expensive than Paraguay without rent, and 209.4% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 145.4% more expensive than Paraguay without rent, and 202.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.48 A$22.91
$4.28 ₲27.3K
285.05%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$76.8 A$107
$22.43 ₲143.2K
242.31%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.50 A$13.20
$4.63 ₲29.6K
105.18%
Cappuccino
$3.41 A$4.74
$1.80 ₲11.5K
89.44%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.59 A$3.60
$0.91 ₲5,816
184.62%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.20 A$3.06
$0.47 ₲2,972
368.09%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.35 A$8.82
$1.34 ₲8,560
373.88%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.00 A$9.73
$1.84 ₲11.8K
280.43%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.49 A$2.08
$0.87 ₲5,552
71.26%
White Bread (500g)
$2.44 A$3.39
$0.91 ₲5,787
168.13%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.09 A$2.90
$0.97 ₲6,209
115.46%
Eggs
$4.31 A$5.99
$1.71 ₲10.9K
152.05%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.99 A$12.49
$6.11 ₲39.0K
47.14%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.47 A$11.77
$3.03 ₲19.3K
179.54%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.71 A$19.06
$5.92 ₲37.8K
131.59%
Apples (1kg)
$3.15 A$4.37
$1.97 ₲12.5K
59.90%
Banana (1kg)
$2.70 A$3.75
$0.78 ₲4,997
246.15%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.89 A$4.02
$0.86 ₲5,509
236.05%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.42 A$6.14
$1.68 ₲10.7K
163.10%
Potato (1kg)
$2.51 A$3.48
$1.02 ₲6,538
146.08%
Onion (1kg)
$2.09 A$2.91
$0.95 ₲6,072
120.00%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.28 A$3.17
$0.56 ₲3,587
307.14%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.52 A$2.11
$0.52 ₲3,299
192.31%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.27 A$43.46
$1.34 ₲8,556
2233.58%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.43 A$20.06
$5.39 ₲34.4K
167.72%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.44 A$6.17
$0.69 ₲4,408
543.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.03 A$7.00
$1.25 ₲7,987
302.40%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.86 A$3.97
$0.44 ₲2,820
550.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$96.7 A$134
$32.43 ₲207.0K
198.06%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.67 A$5.11
$0.86 ₲5,468
326.74%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.75 A$2.43
$1.28 ₲8,173
36.72%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.40 A$52.0
$6.10 ₲38.9K
513.11%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 A$1.61
$0.96 ₲6,100
20.83%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.2K A$40.7K
$14.3K ₲91.0M
105.10%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$31.3K
$24.7K ₲157.8M
-8.83%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$175 A$243
$42.87 ₲273.6K
307.53%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$25.88 A$35.97
$13.94 ₲88.9K
85.65%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.3 A$72.7
$15.91 ₲101.5K
228.91%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.98 A$65.3
$25.63 ₲163.6K
83.30%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.32 A$22.69
$12.26 ₲78.3K
33.12%
Cinema Ticket
$13.87 A$19.27
$4.98 ₲31.8K
178.51%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,587 A$2,205
$150 ₲956.5K
958.70%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.7K A$17.6K
$3,182 ₲20.3M
298.43%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$70.3 A$97.7
$49.84 ₲318.1K
40.97%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$49.95 A$69.4
$36.21 ₲231.1K
37.95%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$140
$74.0 ₲472.2K
36.14%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 A$155
$53.7 ₲342.7K
108.10%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,406 A$1,954
$371 ₲2.4M
278.99%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,109 A$1,541
$292 ₲1.9M
279.23%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,269 A$3,153
$637 ₲4.1M
256.33%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,772 A$2,463
$418 ₲2.7M
324.03%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$7,610 A$10.6K
$1,591 ₲10.2M
378.30%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,713 A$7,942
$1,205 ₲7.7M
374.31%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Paraguay
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,890 A$5,408
$569 ₲3.6M
584.12%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
9.94
-36.12%

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Last update for Australia: April 12, 2026

Last update for Paraguay: April 13, 2026

City Median Internet Speeds Comparison (Updated April 2026)
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Digital Nomad Cost of Living Index

Australia vs other spots: cost of living compared

🇦🇺 Australia
$2,305
/mo nomad
🇺🇸 United States
$2,837
/mo nomad
🇦🇺 Australia
$2,305
/mo nomad
🇳🇿 New Zealand
$2,100
/mo nomad
🇦🇺 Australia
$2,305
/mo nomad
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
$1,989
/mo nomad
🇦🇺 Australia
$2,305
/mo nomad
🇮🇳 India
$445
/mo nomad
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