Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58,534 Gs (R$ 46) | R$ 28 | + 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,419 Gs (R$ 24) | R$ 27 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,261 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,224 Gs (R$ 4.09) | R$ 3.94 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,637 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,501 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 5.54 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,549 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 18 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,663 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,914 Gs (R$ 5.41) | R$ 4.61 | + 17% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,394 Gs (R$ 4.22) | R$ 5.00 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,595 Gs (R$ 26) | R$ 39 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,669 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,839 Gs (R$ 2.22) | R$ 3.48 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,169,570 Gs (R$ 4,048) | R$ 3,054 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,946,370 Gs (R$ 1,524) | R$ 1,840 | - 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 317,195 Gs (R$ 248) | R$ 501 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,215,610 Gs (R$ 2,518) | R$ 2,155 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,850,250 Gs (R$ 1,449) | R$ 1,316 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322,395 Gs (R$ 252) | R$ 369 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 83,425 Gs (R$ 65) | R$ 80 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,918,290 Gs (R$ 1,502) | R$ 1,699 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 971,002 Gs (R$ 760) | R$ 478 | + 59% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,880 Gs (R$ 17) | R$ 23 | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26,821 Gs (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 241,003 Gs (R$ 189) | R$ 200 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 186,683 Gs (R$ 146) | R$ 187 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 440,088 Gs (R$ 345) | R$ 329 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 214,873 Gs (R$ 168) | R$ 250 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 35% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,819,800 Gs (R$ 55,459) | R$ 89,915 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,703 Gs (R$ 4.47) | R$ 4.65 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152,324 Gs (R$ 119) | R$ 222 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,139 Gs (R$ 20) | R$ 16 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,726 Gs (R$ 25) | R$ 41 | - 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 121,329 Gs (R$ 95) | R$ 218 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,357 Gs (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,374 Gs (R$ 12) | R$ 11 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,772 Gs (R$ 16) | R$ 16 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,176 Gs (R$ 5.62) | R$ 5.89 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,663 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 4.14 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,259 Gs (R$ 34) | R$ 45 | - 24% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69,952 Gs (R$ 55) | R$ 94 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 61,162 Gs (R$ 48) | R$ 53 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115,724 Gs (R$ 91) | R$ 213 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 169,041 Gs (R$ 132) | R$ 175 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23,716 Gs (R$ 19) | R$ 25 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,279 Gs (R$ 17) | R$ 11 | + 50% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,849 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 12% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,670,990 Gs (R$ 3,658) | R$ 3,584 | + 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,181 Gs (R$ 0.92) | R$ 1.32 | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 235,139 Gs (R$ 184) | R$ 116 | + 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,871 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 12% cheaper than in Brazil
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