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 | 39,499 Gs (R$ 29) | R$ 30 | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,666 Gs (R$ 23) | R$ 31 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,681 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 10 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,470 Gs (R$ 4.03) | R$ 4.37 | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,776 Gs (R$ 9) | R$ 10 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,773 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 7 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,475 Gs (R$ 11) | R$ 20 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,298 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,759 Gs (R$ 4.24) | R$ 4.84 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,467 Gs (R$ 4.02) | R$ 5.73 | - 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,766 Gs (R$ 35) | R$ 43 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,828 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,431 Gs (R$ 1.79) | R$ 3.80 | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,062,790 Gs (R$ 2,990) | R$ 2,800 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,195,920 Gs (R$ 1,616) | R$ 1,974 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 284,525 Gs (R$ 209) | R$ 590 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,474,640 Gs (R$ 2,558) | R$ 2,228 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,722,840 Gs (R$ 1,268) | R$ 1,470 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 312,896 Gs (R$ 230) | R$ 418 | - 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 122,833 Gs (R$ 90) | R$ 84 | + 7% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,371,310 Gs (R$ 1,745) | R$ 1,988 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,189,400 Gs (R$ 875) | R$ 588 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,602 Gs (R$ 15) | R$ 26 | - 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29,622 Gs (R$ 22) | R$ 19 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | - 22% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 209,943 Gs (R$ 155) | R$ 239 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 221,274 Gs (R$ 163) | R$ 218 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523,441 Gs (R$ 385) | R$ 346 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305,508 Gs (R$ 225) | R$ 263 | - 14% | |
| 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 | 72,813,800 Gs (R$ 53,596) | R$ 98,694 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,553 Gs (R$ 5.56) | R$ 7 | - 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172,795 Gs (R$ 127) | R$ 223 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 6% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28,073 Gs (R$ 21) | R$ 17 | + 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63,820 Gs (R$ 47) | R$ 50 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 117,038 Gs (R$ 86) | R$ 244 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43,983 Gs (R$ 32) | R$ 17 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,251 Gs (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,618 Gs (R$ 18) | R$ 17 | + 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,362 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 6 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,223 Gs (R$ 8) | R$ 4.63 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80,771 Gs (R$ 59) | R$ 47 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Paraguay | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68,523 Gs (R$ 50) | R$ 93 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,827 Gs (R$ 45) | R$ 53 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Gs (R$ 74) | R$ 183 | - 60% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,261 Gs (R$ 111) | R$ 190 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,926 Gs (R$ 22) | R$ 28 | - 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,333 Gs (R$ 14) | R$ 12 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,492 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 32% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,546,030 Gs (R$ 3,346) | R$ 3,925 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,165 Gs (R$ 1.59) | R$ 1.23 | + 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175,247 Gs (R$ 129) | R$ 125 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,004 Gs (R$ 7) | R$ 12 | - 45% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in Brazil
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