- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,329 Gs (R$ 19) | R$ 29 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,326 Gs (R$ 19) | R$ 26 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs (R$ 3.25) | R$ 3.27 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 4.80 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (R$ 13) | R$ 15 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 5.65 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (R$ 3.78) | R$ 3.28 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs (R$ 4.41) | R$ 4.56 | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (R$ 31) | R$ 40 | - 24% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs (R$ 6) | R$ 6 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (R$ 2.46) | R$ 3.25 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 15% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,099,050 Gs (R$ 3,338) | R$ 3,162 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs (R$ 1,926) | R$ 1,956 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (R$ 341) | R$ 579 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (R$ 3,402) | R$ 2,172 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (R$ 1,156) | R$ 1,364 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (R$ 140) | R$ 416 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (R$ 134) | R$ 83 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (R$ 1,802) | R$ 1,727 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (R$ 401) | R$ 425 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (R$ 20) | R$ 21 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (R$ 44) | R$ 17 | + 159% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 10% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs (R$ 197) | R$ 207 | - 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (R$ 217) | R$ 181 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (R$ 305) | R$ 331 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (R$ 239) | R$ 256 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (R$ 90,173) | R$ 87,434 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (R$ 3.96) | R$ 4.33 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (R$ 109) | R$ 203 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 2% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (R$ 20) | R$ 17 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (R$ 35) | R$ 47 | - 27% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (R$ 98) | R$ 235 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (R$ 26) | R$ 18 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (R$ 28) | R$ 15 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 4.08 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (R$ 36) | R$ 39 | - 10% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 20% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (R$ 64) | R$ 97 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (R$ 45) | R$ 51 | - 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (R$ 169) | R$ 179 | - 5% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (R$ 115) | R$ 179 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (R$ 17) | R$ 23 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 11 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (R$ 2,266) | R$ 2,726 | - 17% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (R$ 0.78) | R$ 1.16 | - 32% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (R$ 159) | R$ 116 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs (R$ 6) | R$ 10 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 9% cheaper than in Brazil
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