- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,833 Gs (₨368) | ₨420 | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,653 Gs (₨353) | ₨267 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,484 Gs (₨154) | ₨143 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,902 Gs (₨60) | ₨51 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,881 Gs (₨134) | ₨72 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (₨125) | ₨41 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (₨237) | ₨202 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (₨127) | ₨138 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (₨71) | ₨25 | + 190% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,196 Gs (₨89) | ₨120 | - 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (₨576) | ₨820 | - 30% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,026 Gs (₨124) | ₨82 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (₨46) | ₨32 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 95% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 95% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,594,190 Gs (₨68,961) | ₨31,116 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,182,050 Gs (₨39,226) | ₨21,382 | + 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (₨6,423) | ₨4,361 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (₨64,054) | ₨25,495 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (₨21,772) | ₨15,818 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248,909 Gs (₨3,068) | ₨3,678 | - 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 211,530 Gs (₨2,608) | ₨843 | + 209% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (₨33,939) | ₨33,576 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (₨7,552) | ₨10,381 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (₨386) | ₨379 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (₨821) | ₨536 | + 53% | |
| Clothes | + 55% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 350,551 Gs (₨4,321) | ₨2,388 | + 81% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (₨4,080) | ₨2,715 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (₨5,745) | ₨3,675 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (₨4,499) | ₨2,909 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (₨1,697,958) | ₨876,881 | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,574 Gs (₨81) | ₨77 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (₨2,055) | ₨1,305 | + 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 65% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (₨370) | ₨132 | + 180% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (₨650) | ₨294 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (₨1,849) | ₨1,460 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (₨494) | ₨244 | + 102% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (₨259) | ₨177 | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (₨527) | ₨223 | + 137% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (₨147) | ₨133 | + 10% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (₨205) | ₨68 | + 203% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (₨670) | ₨320 | + 109% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 29% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (₨1,206) | ₨1,219 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (₨844) | ₨472 | + 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (₨3,191) | ₨1,928 | + 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (₨2,158) | ₨1,816 | + 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (₨324) | ₨632 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (₨182) | ₨191 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (₨176) | ₨205 | - 14% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,750,000 Gs (₨46,227) | ₨38,776 | + 19% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (₨15) | ₨54 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (₨2,999) | ₨1,880 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,995 Gs (₨160) | ₨248 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 31% more expensive than in India
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