Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Canada
Currency:
| Food | - 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 60% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Paraguay | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,191 Gs (C$9) | C$23 | - 61% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,746 Gs (C$6) | C$13 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,405 Gs (C$2.17) | C$8 | - 73% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,581 Gs (C$1.25) | C$2.82 | - 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12,726 Gs (C$2.42) | C$5.47 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,481 Gs (C$2.00) | C$5.01 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,160 Gs (C$3.65) | C$9 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 13,407 Gs (C$2.55) | C$4.90 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,504 Gs (C$1.62) | C$2.86 | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,748 Gs (C$1.47) | C$3.42 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,038 Gs (C$9) | C$17 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,349 Gs (C$2.16) | C$2.79 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,584 Gs (C$0.49) | C$2.94 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 67% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 67% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Paraguay | Canada | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,659,690 Gs (C$887) | C$2,586 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,753,080 Gs (C$524) | C$2,054 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 347,393 Gs (C$66) | C$236 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,327,500 Gs (C$633) | C$1,683 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,999,970 Gs (C$381) | C$1,357 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 244,329 Gs (C$47) | C$130 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 105,424 Gs (C$20) | C$75 | - 73% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,890,870 Gs (C$550) | C$447 | + 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (C$180) | C$197 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,031 Gs (C$5.72) | C$14 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 24,226 Gs (C$4.61) | C$28 | - 83% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 8% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Paraguay | Canada | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 289,345 Gs (C$55) | C$79 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 297,615 Gs (C$57) | C$54 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 623,869 Gs (C$119) | C$115 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 475,173 Gs (C$90) | C$143 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Paraguay | Canada | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 69,046,000 Gs (C$13,143) | C$29,982 | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,810 Gs (C$1.68) | C$1.76 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (C$35) | C$108 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 56% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Paraguay | Canada | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (C$4.07) | C$13 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (C$10) | C$30 | - 66% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 130,959 Gs (C$25) | C$105 | - 76% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 28,690 Gs (C$5.46) | C$9 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (C$3.91) | C$7 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 26,576 Gs (C$5.06) | C$7 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,581 Gs (C$2.20) | C$4.12 | - 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 12,702 Gs (C$2.42) | C$3.53 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,395 Gs (C$14) | C$33 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 37% cheaper than in Canada | ||||
| Paraguay | Canada | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 124,599 Gs (C$24) | C$68 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 73,869 Gs (C$14) | C$31 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 164,396 Gs (C$31) | C$160 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 256,883 Gs (C$49) | C$106 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 44,732 Gs (C$9) | C$14 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,399 Gs (C$4.45) | C$5.22 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,463 Gs (C$2.75) | C$7 | - 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (C$1,064) | C$722 | + 48% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (C$0.31) | C$0.42 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 279,107 Gs (C$53) | C$62 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,557 Gs (C$2.01) | C$17 | - 88% | |
| TOTAL | - 56% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 6,341 prices entered by 922 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in Canada
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