- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,329 Gs (34元) | 53元 | - 35% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,326 Gs (33元) | 34元 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (14元) | 15元 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs (5.79元) | 15元 | - 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs (13元) | 16元 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (12元) | 8元 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (22元) | 59元 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (12元) | 13元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (7元) | 7元 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs (8元) | 5.79元 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (54元) | 113元 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs (12元) | 8元 | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (4.38元) | 12元 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,099,050 Gs (5,946元) | 9,794元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs (3,430元) | 4,472元 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (608元) | 440元 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (6,059元) | 5,656元 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (2,060元) | 3,586元 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (249元) | 322元 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (239元) | 84元 | + 185% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (3,211元) | 2,213元 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (714元) | 663元 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (36元) | 39元 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (78元) | 39元 | + 100% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 8% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs (351元) | 560元 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (386元) | 268元 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (543元) | 606元 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (426元) | 676元 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 14% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (160,623元) | 143,546元 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (7元) | 7元 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (194元) | 151元 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 5% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (35元) | 27元 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (62元) | 33元 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (175元) | 364元 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (47元) | 27元 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (24元) | 36元 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (50元) | 37元 | + 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (14元) | 10元 | + 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (19元) | 14元 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (63元) | 61元 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (114元) | 155元 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (80元) | 87元 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (302元) | 771元 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (204元) | 374元 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (31元) | 59元 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (17元) | 33元 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (17元) | 34元 | - 50% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (4,037元) | 3,300元 | + 22% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (1.40元) | 1.00元 | + 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (284元) | 302元 | - 6% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs (11元) | 20元 | - 44% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.00117
CNY
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 4,605 prices entered by 580 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 7% cheaper than in China
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