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Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,822 Gs (R$ 19) | R$ 28 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,794 Gs (R$ 18) | R$ 26 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,209 Gs (R$ 3.27) | R$ 3.37 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,150 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,310 Gs (R$ 5.85) | R$ 4.89 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,460 Gs (R$ 12) | R$ 15 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,350 Gs (R$ 5.87) | R$ 5.76 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,446 Gs (R$ 3.42) | R$ 3.30 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,530 Gs (R$ 4.10) | R$ 4.60 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,943 Gs (R$ 28) | R$ 39 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,623 Gs (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,547 Gs (R$ 2.23) | R$ 3.13 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,191,010 Gs (R$ 2,633) | R$ 3,054 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,707,440 Gs (R$ 1,701) | R$ 1,897 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (R$ 327) | R$ 676 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,783,590 Gs (R$ 3,005) | R$ 2,116 | + 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,941,540 Gs (R$ 1,220) | R$ 1,281 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (R$ 134) | R$ 403 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (R$ 129) | R$ 80 | + 61% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,122,370 Gs (R$ 1,333) | R$ 1,724 | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,447 Gs (R$ 385) | R$ 420 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,329 Gs (R$ 17) | R$ 19 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57,524 Gs (R$ 36) | R$ 17 | + 117% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 330,259 Gs (R$ 207) | R$ 205 | + 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 344,828 Gs (R$ 217) | R$ 180 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,485 Gs (R$ 290) | R$ 337 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 329,632 Gs (R$ 207) | R$ 253 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (R$ 86,539) | R$ 86,632 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (R$ 3.80) | R$ 4.40 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 126,374 Gs (R$ 79) | R$ 203 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27,114 Gs (R$ 17) | R$ 18 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,712 Gs (R$ 34) | R$ 53 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (R$ 94) | R$ 233 | - 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 49,485 Gs (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 92% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,775 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38,519 Gs (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,336 Gs (R$ 5.87) | R$ 5.90 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,433 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 4.02 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,485 Gs (R$ 28) | R$ 38 | - 27% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 21% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Gs (R$ 63) | R$ 98 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,070 Gs (R$ 43) | R$ 49 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 267,384 Gs (R$ 168) | R$ 177 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 229,564 Gs (R$ 144) | R$ 179 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,636 Gs (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,954 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,715 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (R$ 2,175) | R$ 2,619 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Gs (R$ 0.63) | R$ 1.22 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 282,319 Gs (R$ 177) | R$ 112 | + 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,339 Gs (R$ 5.24) | R$ 9 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 16% cheaper than in Brazil
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