Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,866 Gs (R$ 32) | R$ 36 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,962 Gs (R$ 22) | R$ 34 | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,678 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 11 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,723 Gs (R$ 4.59) | R$ 5.84 | - 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,581 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 12 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,369 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,460 Gs (R$ 14) | R$ 26 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,561 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,322 Gs (R$ 6) | R$ 5.68 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,616 Gs (R$ 5.19) | R$ 6 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,973 Gs (R$ 32) | R$ 44 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,973 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 9 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,800 Gs (R$ 1.91) | R$ 4.91 | - 61% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,365,820 Gs (R$ 2,978) | R$ 3,728 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,518,300 Gs (R$ 1,718) | R$ 2,506 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 328,816 Gs (R$ 224) | R$ 595 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,289,850 Gs (R$ 2,244) | R$ 2,629 | - 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,976,380 Gs (R$ 1,348) | R$ 1,696 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 246,035 Gs (R$ 168) | R$ 510 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,756 Gs (R$ 67) | R$ 89 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,652,160 Gs (R$ 1,809) | R$ 1,998 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (R$ 646) | R$ 628 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,945 Gs (R$ 21) | R$ 29 | - 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,297 Gs (R$ 14) | R$ 21 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388,682 Gs (R$ 265) | R$ 250 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301,974 Gs (R$ 206) | R$ 247 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644,237 Gs (R$ 439) | R$ 410 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356,592 Gs (R$ 243) | R$ 304 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 37% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,238,600 Gs (R$ 52,683) | R$ 116,376 | - 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,642 Gs (R$ 5.89) | R$ 5.54 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (R$ 127) | R$ 230 | - 45% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (R$ 15) | R$ 22 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (R$ 37) | R$ 44 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135,839 Gs (R$ 93) | R$ 265 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,793 Gs (R$ 19) | R$ 23 | - 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,107 Gs (R$ 21) | R$ 19 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,037 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,486 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 5.28 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74,238 Gs (R$ 51) | R$ 55 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74,865 Gs (R$ 51) | R$ 113 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72,482 Gs (R$ 49) | R$ 66 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154,165 Gs (R$ 105) | R$ 210 | - 50% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,658 Gs (R$ 134) | R$ 199 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41,674 Gs (R$ 28) | R$ 29 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,201 Gs (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,802 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (R$ 3,814) | R$ 4,212 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (R$ 1.11) | R$ 1.29 | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 241,786 Gs (R$ 165) | R$ 125 | + 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,861 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 11 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 17,547 prices entered by 1,696 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in Brazil
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