Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 55,484 Gs (R$ 40) | R$ 39 | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 37,343 Gs (R$ 27) | R$ 37 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15,112 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,853 Gs (R$ 4.93) | R$ 5.58 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,769 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 13 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,191 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,236 Gs (R$ 15) | R$ 25 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,852 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 12 | - 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,531 Gs (R$ 6) | R$ 7 | - 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,644 Gs (R$ 4.78) | R$ 6 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 57,162 Gs (R$ 41) | R$ 48 | - 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,739 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 10 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,233 Gs (R$ 1.61) | R$ 4.47 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 29% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,104,250 Gs (R$ 3,670) | R$ 4,159 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,919,660 Gs (R$ 2,099) | R$ 2,753 | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 271,125 Gs (R$ 195) | R$ 731 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,704,580 Gs (R$ 1,945) | R$ 3,007 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,809,640 Gs (R$ 1,301) | R$ 2,052 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 165,092 Gs (R$ 119) | R$ 508 | - 77% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95,719 Gs (R$ 69) | R$ 89 | - 23% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,876,020 Gs (R$ 1,349) | R$ 1,795 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 874,120 Gs (R$ 628) | R$ 632 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 35,452 Gs (R$ 25) | R$ 30 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 35,127 Gs (R$ 25) | R$ 22 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 16% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 370,415 Gs (R$ 266) | R$ 284 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 272,470 Gs (R$ 196) | R$ 281 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 703,722 Gs (R$ 506) | R$ 416 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 358,269 Gs (R$ 258) | R$ 310 | - 17% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 126,411,000 Gs (R$ 90,886) | R$ 117,310 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,788 Gs (R$ 5.60) | R$ 6 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 214,210 Gs (R$ 154) | R$ 243 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 45,894 Gs (R$ 33) | R$ 22 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 43,573 Gs (R$ 31) | R$ 48 | - 34% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100,000 Gs (R$ 72) | R$ 276 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 46,249 Gs (R$ 33) | R$ 23 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,467 Gs (R$ 14) | R$ 14 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 32,729 Gs (R$ 24) | R$ 21 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,895 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,954 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 42,883 Gs (R$ 31) | R$ 58 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 91,709 Gs (R$ 66) | R$ 115 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 80,079 Gs (R$ 58) | R$ 60 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 149,342 Gs (R$ 107) | R$ 234 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 236,696 Gs (R$ 170) | R$ 239 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 95,112 Gs (R$ 68) | R$ 32 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,542 Gs (R$ 18) | R$ 16 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,149 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 6,000,000 Gs (R$ 4,314) | R$ 3,574 | + 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,200 Gs (R$ 1.58) | R$ 1.31 | + 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 168,863 Gs (R$ 121) | R$ 141 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,238 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 24, 2025.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 20% cheaper than in Brazil
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