Cost of living in Paraguay compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58,534 Gs (56元) | 56元 | - 0% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,419 Gs (29元) | 37元 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,261 Gs (9元) | 16元 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,224 Gs (5.01元) | 13元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,637 Gs (11元) | 14元 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,501 Gs (8元) | 8元 | - 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,549 Gs (13元) | 56元 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,663 Gs (12元) | 13元 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,914 Gs (7元) | 7元 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,394 Gs (5.17元) | 6元 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,595 Gs (31元) | 119元 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,669 Gs (10元) | 9元 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,839 Gs (2.72元) | 10元 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 40% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,169,570 Gs (4,958元) | 7,672元 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,946,370 Gs (1,867元) | 4,517元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 317,195 Gs (304元) | 412元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,215,610 Gs (3,084元) | 7,031元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,850,250 Gs (1,775元) | 4,162元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322,395 Gs (309元) | 279元 | + 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 83,425 Gs (80元) | 88元 | - 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,918,290 Gs (1,840元) | 2,091元 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 971,002 Gs (931元) | 619元 | + 51% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,880 Gs (21元) | 43元 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26,821 Gs (26元) | 41元 | - 38% | |
| Clothes | - 31% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 241,003 Gs (231元) | 415元 | - 44% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 186,683 Gs (179元) | 206元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 440,088 Gs (422元) | 590元 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 214,873 Gs (206元) | 663元 | - 69% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,819,800 Gs (67,922元) | 159,594元 | - 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,703 Gs (5.47元) | 6元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152,324 Gs (146元) | 176元 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,139 Gs (24元) | 30元 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,726 Gs (30元) | 36元 | - 15% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 121,329 Gs (116元) | 440元 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,357 Gs (26元) | 35元 | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,374 Gs (15元) | 38元 | - 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,772 Gs (20元) | 36元 | - 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,176 Gs (7元) | 10元 | - 28% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,663 Gs (9元) | 11元 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,259 Gs (41元) | 80元 | - 48% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 39% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69,952 Gs (67元) | 206元 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 61,162 Gs (59元) | 97元 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115,724 Gs (111元) | 743元 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 169,041 Gs (162元) | 429元 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23,716 Gs (23元) | 67元 | - 66% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,279 Gs (20元) | 35元 | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,849 Gs (10元) | 32元 | - 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,670,990 Gs (4,480元) | 3,096元 | + 45% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,181 Gs (1.13元) | 0.68元 | + 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 235,139 Gs (226元) | 481元 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,871 Gs (10元) | 23元 | - 54% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 37% cheaper than in China
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