Cost of living in Paraguay compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31,938 Gs (34元) | 42元 | - 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,523 Gs (31元) | 34元 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,416 Gs (9元) | 15元 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,890 Gs (5.24元) | 15元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,490 Gs (12元) | 13元 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,831 Gs (9元) | 8元 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,106 Gs (19元) | 47元 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,244 Gs (11元) | 14元 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,145 Gs (7元) | 5.82元 | + 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,107 Gs (5.48元) | 5.43元 | + 1% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,965 Gs (39元) | 103元 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,233 Gs (11元) | 8元 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,728 Gs (2.93元) | 14元 | - 79% | |
| Housing | - 35% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 35% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,863,590 Gs (4,144元) | 8,580元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,607,980 Gs (2,798元) | 4,449元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 375,745 Gs (403元) | 386元 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,427,560 Gs (2,604元) | 5,174元 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,475,620 Gs (1,583元) | 3,034元 | - 48% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,588 Gs (288元) | 280元 | + 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 149,515 Gs (160元) | 87元 | + 84% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,015,670 Gs (2,162元) | 2,283元 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 704,774 Gs (756元) | 525元 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,660 Gs (22元) | 38元 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,300 Gs (16元) | 50元 | - 67% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 10% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302,137 Gs (324元) | 443元 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 222,830 Gs (239元) | 233元 | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459,329 Gs (493元) | 593元 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 345,251 Gs (370元) | 532元 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,789,200 Gs (94,169元) | 131,184元 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,121 Gs (7元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,772 Gs (162元) | 151元 | + 7% | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,222 Gs (35元) | 32元 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44,530 Gs (48元) | 34元 | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,691 Gs (128元) | 357元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21,580 Gs (23元) | 40元 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,210 Gs (21元) | 50元 | - 59% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,694 Gs (25元) | 33元 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,776 Gs (6元) | 8元 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,681 Gs (9元) | 11元 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,715 Gs (49元) | 74元 | - 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84,438 Gs (91元) | 179元 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,579 Gs (76元) | 96元 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 125,594 Gs (135元) | 1,203元 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 145,605 Gs (156元) | 359元 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,933 Gs (32元) | 67元 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,629 Gs (16元) | 32元 | - 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,668 Gs (7元) | 28元 | - 74% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,294,910 Gs (3,534元) | 3,283元 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 764 Gs (0.82元) | 0.28元 | + 194% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199,311 Gs (214元) | 312元 | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,594 Gs (12元) | 20元 | - 38% | |
| TOTAL | - 29% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,211 prices entered by 355 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 29% cheaper than in China
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