Cost of living in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 48% cheaper than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | - 28% | |||
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| Food in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 28% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Caaguazu | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 57,487 Gs (52元) | 47元 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,191 Gs (28元) | 36元 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,634 Gs (10元) | 12元 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,137 Gs (5.54元) | 12元 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,653 Gs (10元) | 17元 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,024 Gs (11元) | 10元 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,908 Gs (17元) | 54元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,621 Gs (14元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,148 Gs (5.55元) | 6元 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,168 Gs (4.67元) | 6元 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 25,000 Gs (23元) | 79元 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,372 Gs (10元) | 8元 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,251 Gs (2.03元) | 10元 | - 80% | |
| Housing | - 69% | |||
| Housing in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 69% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Caaguazu | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,026,600 Gs (2,733元) | 13,993元 | - 80% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,800,000 Gs (1,625元) | 8,120元 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 287,435 Gs (260元) | 382元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 1,830,770 Gs (1,653元) | 7,358元 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 900,000 Gs (813元) | 4,126元 | - 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 165,576 Gs (149元) | 193元 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 126,833 Gs (115元) | 91元 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,774,870 Gs (1,602元) | 1,862元 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,129,450 Gs (1,020元) | 560元 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 13,033 Gs (12元) | 34元 | - 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 17,186 Gs (16元) | 56元 | - 72% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 56% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Caaguazu | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 163,724 Gs (148元) | 441元 | - 66% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 155,262 Gs (140元) | 253元 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 308,544 Gs (279元) | 497元 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 248,166 Gs (224元) | 797元 | - 72% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 44% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Caaguazu | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 100,000,000 Gs (90,284元) | 154,765元 | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,386 Gs (7元) | 8元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 120,000 Gs (108元) | 249元 | - 57% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 50,280 Gs (45元) | 38元 | + 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 38% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Caaguazu | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 35,000 Gs (32元) | 28元 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 67,133 Gs (61元) | 46元 | + 33% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 109,121 Gs (99元) | 242元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43,416 Gs (39元) | 43元 | - 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 14,967 Gs (14元) | 38元 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,563 Gs (21元) | 25元 | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 6,874 Gs (6元) | 10元 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,186 Gs (8元) | 14元 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 38,744 Gs (35元) | 86元 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Caaguazu (Paraguay) is 31% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Caaguazu | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 70,345 Gs (64元) | 239元 | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 46,885 Gs (42元) | 120元 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 951元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 50,000 Gs (45元) | 200元 | - 77% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,558 Gs (24元) | 73元 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,317 Gs (17元) | 28元 | - 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,066 Gs (9元) | 10元 | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 2,261,570 Gs (2,042元) | 3,423元 | - 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,889 Gs (1.71元) | 0.41元 | + 312% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 116,885 Gs (106元) | 389元 | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,060 Gs (10元) | 20元 | - 50% | |
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TOTAL | - 48% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 98 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2025.
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