Cost of living in Paraguay compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49,893 Gs (45元) | 42元 | + 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36,090 Gs (33元) | 39元 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,618 Gs (11元) | 14元 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,100 Gs (6元) | 14元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,154 Gs (13元) | 16元 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,403 Gs (12元) | 10元 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,769 Gs (20元) | 50元 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,164 Gs (14元) | 16元 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,261 Gs (7元) | 6元 | + 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,009 Gs (5.42元) | 6元 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,414 Gs (34元) | 89元 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,619 Gs (12元) | 8元 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,503 Gs (2.26元) | 13元 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,343,000 Gs (4,824元) | 12,713元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,702,340 Gs (2,440元) | 5,917元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 269,128 Gs (243元) | 450元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,794,320 Gs (2,523元) | 6,564元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,763,580 Gs (1,592元) | 3,518元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 142,501 Gs (129元) | 296元 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,276 Gs (72元) | 100元 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,798,770 Gs (1,624元) | 1,460元 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 951,625 Gs (859元) | 553元 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,360 Gs (24元) | 43元 | - 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,233 Gs (23元) | 55元 | - 59% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 347,611 Gs (314元) | 418元 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239,674 Gs (216元) | 302元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 698,593 Gs (631元) | 553元 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297,199 Gs (268元) | 705元 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,815,000 Gs (102,756元) | 148,726元 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,264 Gs (7元) | 8元 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152,812 Gs (138元) | 228元 | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 47% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39,405 Gs (36元) | 42元 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44,653 Gs (40元) | 59元 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 116,544 Gs (105元) | 114元 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,682 Gs (28元) | 67元 | - 59% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,204 Gs (14元) | 57元 | - 76% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,523 Gs (28元) | 25元 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,556 Gs (7元) | 6元 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,190 Gs (9元) | 13元 | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55,214 Gs (50元) | 85元 | - 41% | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80,485 Gs (73元) | 178元 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62,949 Gs (57元) | 105元 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148,226 Gs (134元) | 1,179元 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,018 Gs (177元) | 320元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59,470 Gs (54元) | 81元 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,840 Gs (22元) | 28元 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,582 Gs (8元) | 19元 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,845,800 Gs (3,472元) | 3,924元 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 400 Gs (0.36元) | 0.34元 | + 8% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144,554 Gs (131元) | 412元 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,525 Gs (8元) | 25元 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,170 prices entered by 162 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in China
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