Cost of living in Paraguay compared to India
Currency:
Food | + 17% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,866 Gs (₨533) | ₨367 | + 46% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,962 Gs (₨375) | ₨331 | + 13% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,678 Gs (₨133) | ₨168 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,723 Gs (₨77) | ₨58 | + 33% | |
12 eggs, large | 13,581 Gs (₨155) | ₨93 | + 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,369 Gs (₨164) | ₨39 | + 323% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,460 Gs (₨233) | ₨241 | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,561 Gs (₨177) | ₨154 | + 15% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,322 Gs (₨106) | ₨31 | + 246% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,616 Gs (₨87) | ₨169 | - 49% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,973 Gs (₨535) | ₨776 | - 31% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 11,973 Gs (₨136) | ₨91 | + 49% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,800 Gs (₨32) | ₨37 | - 14% | |
Housing | + 16% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,365,820 Gs (₨49,689) | ₨40,484 | + 23% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,518,300 Gs (₨28,661) | ₨24,222 | + 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 328,816 Gs (₨3,742) | ₨5,258 | - 29% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,289,850 Gs (₨37,443) | ₨25,031 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,976,380 Gs (₨22,494) | ₨15,316 | + 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 246,035 Gs (₨2,800) | ₨5,856 | - 52% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,756 Gs (₨1,113) | ₨665 | + 67% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,652,160 Gs (₨30,185) | ₨31,013 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (₨10,775) | ₨11,734 | - 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,945 Gs (₨352) | ₨552 | - 36% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,297 Gs (₨231) | ₨447 | - 48% | |
Clothes | + 36% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388,682 Gs (₨4,424) | ₨2,473 | + 79% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301,974 Gs (₨3,437) | ₨2,814 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644,237 Gs (₨7,332) | ₨4,387 | + 67% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356,592 Gs (₨4,058) | ₨3,148 | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 17% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,238,600 Gs (₨879,072) | ₨1,326,030 | - 34% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,642 Gs (₨98) | ₨105 | - 7% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (₨2,116) | ₨1,093 | + 94% | |
Personal Care | + 33% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is 33% more expensive than in India | ||||
Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (₨243) | ₨144 | + 69% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (₨613) | ₨263 | + 133% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135,839 Gs (₨1,546) | ₨916 | + 69% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,793 Gs (₨316) | ₨412 | - 23% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (₨234) | ₨231 | + 1% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,107 Gs (₨343) | ₨281 | + 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,037 Gs (₨171) | ₨175 | - 2% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 16,486 Gs (₨188) | ₨102 | + 84% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74,238 Gs (₨845) | ₨316 | + 167% | |
Entertainment | + 45% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74,865 Gs (₨852) | ₨1,432 | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 72,482 Gs (₨825) | ₨597 | + 38% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154,165 Gs (₨1,755) | ₨1,467 | + 20% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,658 Gs (₨2,238) | ₨1,933 | + 16% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41,674 Gs (₨474) | ₨720 | - 34% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,201 Gs (₨275) | ₨226 | + 22% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,802 Gs (₨157) | ₨180 | - 13% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (₨63,640) | ₨50,214 | + 27% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (₨19) | ₨1.43 | + 1194% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 241,786 Gs (₨2,752) | ₨1,609 | + 71% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,861 Gs (₨112) | ₨265 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on June 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 24% more expensive than in India
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