Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 6% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31,938 Gs (R$ 25) | R$ 28 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,523 Gs (R$ 22) | R$ 25 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,416 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 8 | - 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,890 Gs (R$ 3.84) | R$ 3.39 | + 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,490 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,831 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 5.54 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,106 Gs (R$ 14) | R$ 16 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,244 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,145 Gs (R$ 4.83) | R$ 4.11 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,107 Gs (R$ 4.01) | R$ 4.70 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,965 Gs (R$ 28) | R$ 38 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,233 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,728 Gs (R$ 2.14) | R$ 3.40 | - 37% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,863,590 Gs (R$ 3,034) | R$ 3,364 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,607,980 Gs (R$ 2,048) | R$ 1,922 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 375,745 Gs (R$ 295) | R$ 481 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,427,560 Gs (R$ 1,907) | R$ 1,977 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,475,620 Gs (R$ 1,159) | R$ 1,289 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,588 Gs (R$ 211) | R$ 293 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 149,515 Gs (R$ 117) | R$ 78 | + 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,015,670 Gs (R$ 1,583) | R$ 1,525 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 704,774 Gs (R$ 554) | R$ 438 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,660 Gs (R$ 16) | R$ 24 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,300 Gs (R$ 12) | R$ 16 | - 27% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302,137 Gs (R$ 237) | R$ 217 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 222,830 Gs (R$ 175) | R$ 176 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459,329 Gs (R$ 361) | R$ 310 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 345,251 Gs (R$ 271) | R$ 243 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,789,200 Gs (R$ 68,948) | R$ 87,541 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,121 Gs (R$ 4.81) | R$ 4.32 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,772 Gs (R$ 118) | R$ 208 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,222 Gs (R$ 25) | R$ 18 | + 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44,530 Gs (R$ 35) | R$ 38 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,691 Gs (R$ 94) | R$ 241 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21,580 Gs (R$ 17) | R$ 16 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,210 Gs (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,694 Gs (R$ 19) | R$ 15 | + 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,776 Gs (R$ 4.54) | R$ 5.34 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,681 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 3.69 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,715 Gs (R$ 36) | R$ 40 | - 11% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84,438 Gs (R$ 66) | R$ 101 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,579 Gs (R$ 55) | R$ 51 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 125,594 Gs (R$ 99) | R$ 234 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 145,605 Gs (R$ 114) | R$ 179 | - 36% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,933 Gs (R$ 24) | R$ 24 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,629 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 10 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,668 Gs (R$ 5.24) | R$ 12 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,294,910 Gs (R$ 2,588) | R$ 3,010 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 764 Gs (R$ 0.60) | R$ 1.31 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199,311 Gs (R$ 157) | R$ 114 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,594 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 12% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 15% cheaper than in Brazil
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