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Cost of living in Paraguay compared to China
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,822 Gs (32元) | 49元 | - 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,794 Gs (31元) | 34元 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (13元) | 14元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,209 Gs (5.60元) | 15元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,150 Gs (12元) | 15元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,310 Gs (10元) | 8元 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,460 Gs (20元) | 60元 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,350 Gs (10元) | 13元 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,446 Gs (5.85元) | 6元 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,530 Gs (7元) | 5.60元 | + 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,943 Gs (47元) | 111元 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,623 Gs (10元) | 7元 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,547 Gs (3.81元) | 11元 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,191,010 Gs (4,503元) | 8,829元 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,707,440 Gs (2,909元) | 4,290元 | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (560元) | 428元 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,783,590 Gs (5,140元) | 5,203元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,941,540 Gs (2,086元) | 3,294元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (230元) | 264元 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (220元) | 90元 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,122,370 Gs (2,280元) | 2,101元 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,447 Gs (658元) | 714元 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,329 Gs (28元) | 36元 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 57,524 Gs (62元) | 54元 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 330,259 Gs (355元) | 508元 | - 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 344,828 Gs (370元) | 276元 | + 34% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,485 Gs (496元) | 627元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 329,632 Gs (354元) | 658元 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (147,993元) | 141,996元 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (7元) | 7元 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 126,374 Gs (136元) | 152元 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27,114 Gs (29元) | 29元 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,712 Gs (58元) | 36元 | + 61% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (161元) | 281元 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 49,485 Gs (53元) | 46元 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,775 Gs (19元) | 39元 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38,519 Gs (41元) | 36元 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,336 Gs (10元) | 10元 | - 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,433 Gs (14元) | 14元 | + 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,485 Gs (48元) | 56元 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Gs (107元) | 163元 | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,070 Gs (74元) | 89元 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 267,384 Gs (287元) | 966元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 229,564 Gs (247元) | 393元 | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,636 Gs (32元) | 60元 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,954 Gs (14元) | 34元 | - 59% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,715 Gs (15元) | 31元 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (3,719元) | 3,300元 | + 13% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Gs (1.07元) | 1.02元 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 282,319 Gs (303元) | 321元 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,339 Gs (9元) | 21元 | - 57% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,435 prices entered by 547 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 17% cheaper than in China
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