- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,462 Gs (₨334) | ₨386 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 26,335 Gs (₨320) | ₨268 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,737 Gs (₨155) | ₨144 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,692 Gs (₨57) | ₨51 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,035 Gs (₨122) | ₨71 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,546 Gs (₨116) | ₨42 | + 177% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (₨234) | ₨198 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,246 Gs (₨137) | ₨136 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,595 Gs (₨68) | ₨25 | + 178% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,081 Gs (₨86) | ₨120 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45,589 Gs (₨555) | ₨819 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,000 Gs (₨122) | ₨81 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,473 Gs (₨42) | ₨31 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 114% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 114% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,511,090 Gs (₨54,872) | ₨30,749 | + 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,362,960 Gs (₨28,743) | ₨20,929 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462,085 Gs (₨5,621) | ₨4,342 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,081,660 Gs (₨73,976) | ₨25,275 | + 193% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,697,280 Gs (₨32,809) | ₨14,612 | + 125% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 479,087 Gs (₨5,828) | ₨3,709 | + 57% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 351,429 Gs (₨4,275) | ₨863 | + 396% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,752,530 Gs (₨33,481) | ₨34,094 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 599,052 Gs (₨7,287) | ₨10,400 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,343 Gs (₨345) | ₨386 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 46,244 Gs (₨563) | ₨490 | + 15% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 316,000 Gs (₨3,844) | ₨2,420 | + 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 248,654 Gs (₨3,025) | ₨2,754 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 458,140 Gs (₨5,573) | ₨3,726 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349,918 Gs (₨4,256) | ₨2,929 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 44% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,416,000 Gs (₨1,671,505) | ₨858,497 | + 95% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,233 Gs (₨76) | ₨76 | - 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 159,288 Gs (₨1,938) | ₨1,266 | + 53% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 22% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,466 Gs (₨249) | ₨117 | + 113% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28,234 Gs (₨343) | ₨284 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113,497 Gs (₨1,381) | ₨1,383 | - 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28,989 Gs (₨353) | ₨235 | + 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,088 Gs (₨208) | ₨181 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,323 Gs (₨296) | ₨221 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,089 Gs (₨147) | ₨136 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,673 Gs (₨118) | ₨68 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,673 Gs (₨531) | ₨273 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,108 Gs (₨1,120) | ₨1,194 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,685 Gs (₨835) | ₨466 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174,174 Gs (₨2,119) | ₨1,807 | + 17% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157,441 Gs (₨1,915) | ₨1,812 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,971 Gs (₨340) | ₨628 | - 46% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17,387 Gs (₨211) | ₨189 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,349 Gs (₨150) | ₨203 | - 26% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,733,330 Gs (₨45,412) | ₨38,513 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (₨15) | ₨29 | - 49% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200,000 Gs (₨2,433) | ₨1,882 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,967 Gs (₨158) | ₨247 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 38% more expensive than in India
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