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Cost of living in Paraguay compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,822 Gs (₨336) | ₨395 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,794 Gs (₨324) | ₨256 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (₨134) | ₨143 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,129 Gs (₨58) | ₨52 | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,150 Gs (₨126) | ₨72 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,310 Gs (₨105) | ₨37 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,460 Gs (₨208) | ₨195 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,350 Gs (₨105) | ₨141 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,446 Gs (₨61) | ₨24 | + 151% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,530 Gs (₨74) | ₨120 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,943 Gs (₨495) | ₨865 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,623 Gs (₨108) | ₨82 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,547 Gs (₨40) | ₨33 | + 20% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,191,010 Gs (₨47,182) | ₨31,083 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,707,440 Gs (₨30,480) | ₨20,754 | + 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (₨5,866) | ₨4,254 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,783,590 Gs (₨53,853) | ₨23,521 | + 129% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,941,540 Gs (₨21,858) | ₨15,196 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (₨2,407) | ₨3,423 | - 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (₨2,309) | ₨770 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,122,370 Gs (₨23,893) | ₨33,125 | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,447 Gs (₨6,895) | ₨10,692 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,329 Gs (₨296) | ₨417 | - 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63,673 Gs (₨717) | ₨548 | + 31% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 41% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 330,259 Gs (₨3,718) | ₨2,415 | + 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 344,828 Gs (₨3,882) | ₨2,721 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,485 Gs (₨5,195) | ₨4,055 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 329,632 Gs (₨3,711) | ₨3,296 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (₨1,550,666) | ₨887,287 | + 75% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (₨68) | ₨79 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 147,308 Gs (₨1,658) | ₨1,291 | + 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27,114 Gs (₨305) | ₨128 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,712 Gs (₨605) | ₨319 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (₨1,689) | ₨1,169 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 49,485 Gs (₨557) | ₨274 | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,775 Gs (₨200) | ₨183 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38,519 Gs (₨434) | ₨228 | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,336 Gs (₨105) | ₨128 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,433 Gs (₨151) | ₨72 | + 109% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,485 Gs (₨501) | ₨303 | + 65% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 45% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Gs (₨1,126) | ₨1,264 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,070 Gs (₨778) | ₨503 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 267,384 Gs (₨3,010) | ₨2,139 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 229,564 Gs (₨2,584) | ₨1,833 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,636 Gs (₨334) | ₨861 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,954 Gs (₨146) | ₨219 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,715 Gs (₨154) | ₨238 | - 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (₨38,972) | ₨37,720 | + 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Gs (₨11) | ₨71 | - 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 282,319 Gs (₨3,178) | ₨2,285 | + 39% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,339 Gs (₨94) | ₨256 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 23, 2019.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 8% more expensive than in India
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