Cost of living in Paraguay compared to China
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| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47,522 Gs (47元) | 46元 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,962 Gs (32元) | 40元 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,649 Gs (12元) | 16元 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,647 Gs (7元) | 18元 | - 64% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,581 Gs (13元) | 19元 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,369 Gs (14元) | 11元 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,460 Gs (20元) | 63元 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,306 Gs (16元) | 15元 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,322 Gs (9元) | 6元 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,627 Gs (7元) | 7元 | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,973 Gs (46元) | 118元 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,973 Gs (12元) | 8元 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,800 Gs (2.76元) | 16元 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 59% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 59% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,365,820 Gs (4,297元) | 15,059元 | - 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,518,300 Gs (2,478元) | 9,006元 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 328,816 Gs (324元) | 421元 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,289,850 Gs (3,238元) | 7,547元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,976,380 Gs (1,945元) | 4,347元 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 246,035 Gs (242元) | 262元 | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,756 Gs (96元) | 115元 | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,652,160 Gs (2,610元) | 1,143元 | + 128% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (932元) | 589元 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,945 Gs (30元) | 39元 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,297 Gs (20元) | 51元 | - 61% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 6% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388,682 Gs (383元) | 529元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301,974 Gs (297元) | 248元 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644,237 Gs (634元) | 626元 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356,592 Gs (351元) | 828元 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,238,600 Gs (76,015元) | 161,247元 | - 53% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,360 Gs (8元) | 9元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (183元) | 204元 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (21元) | 39元 | - 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (53元) | 27元 | + 97% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135,839 Gs (134元) | 391元 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,793 Gs (27元) | 53元 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (20元) | 33元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,107 Gs (30元) | 34元 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,037 Gs (15元) | 13元 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15,792 Gs (16元) | 15元 | + 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65,727 Gs (65元) | 74元 | - 13% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Paraguay | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74,865 Gs (74元) | 265元 | - 72% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 78,058 Gs (77元) | 110元 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154,165 Gs (152元) | 1,294元 | - 88% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,658 Gs (194元) | 348元 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41,674 Gs (41元) | 79元 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,201 Gs (24元) | 29元 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15,145 Gs (15元) | 18元 | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (5,503元) | 3,321元 | + 66% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (1.60元) | 0.20元 | + 700% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 242,016 Gs (238元) | 410元 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,861 Gs (10元) | 24元 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 34% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 2,011 prices entered by 190 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 34% cheaper than in China
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