Cost of living in Paraguay compared to China
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (39元) | 43元 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,666 Gs (31元) | 37元 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,681 Gs (11元) | 17元 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,470 Gs (5.39元) | 14元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,776 Gs (12元) | 16元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,773 Gs (10元) | 9元 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,475 Gs (15元) | 48元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,298 Gs (10元) | 13元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,759 Gs (5.68元) | 6元 | - 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,467 Gs (5.39元) | 7元 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,766 Gs (47元) | 97元 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,828 Gs (11元) | 9元 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,431 Gs (2.40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 | 4,062,790 Gs (4,007元) | 13,898元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,195,920 Gs (2,166元) | 8,379元 | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 284,525 Gs (281元) | 462元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,474,640 Gs (3,427元) | 6,525元 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,722,840 Gs (1,699元) | 4,376元 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 312,896 Gs (309元) | 516元 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 122,833 Gs (121元) | 140元 | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,371,310 Gs (2,339元) | 1,829元 | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,189,400 Gs (1,173元) | 546元 | + 115% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,602 Gs (20元) | 50元 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29,622 Gs (29元) | 66元 | - 56% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 38% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 209,943 Gs (207元) | 511元 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 221,274 Gs (218元) | 288元 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523,441 Gs (516元) | 654元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305,508 Gs (301元) | 844元 | - 64% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,813,800 Gs (71,809元) | 148,501元 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,553 Gs (7元) | 8元 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172,795 Gs (170元) | 206元 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28,073 Gs (28元) | 28元 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63,820 Gs (63元) | 27元 | + 133% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 117,038 Gs (115元) | 386元 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43,983 Gs (43元) | 30元 | + 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,251 Gs (19元) | 19元 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,618 Gs (24元) | 44元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,362 Gs (10元) | 21元 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,223 Gs (11元) | 16元 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80,771 Gs (80元) | 82元 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 23% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68,523 Gs (68元) | 260元 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,827 Gs (60元) | 122元 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Gs (99元) | 417元 | - 76% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,261 Gs (148元) | 319元 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,926 Gs (30元) | 90元 | - 67% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,333 Gs (19元) | 31元 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,492 Gs (9元) | 19元 | - 49% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,546,030 Gs (4,483元) | 2,968元 | + 51% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,165 Gs (2.14元) | 0.24元 | + 774% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175,247 Gs (173元) | 410元 | - 58% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,004 Gs (9元) | 38元 | - 76% | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 04, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,727 prices entered by 155 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 39% cheaper than in China
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