Cost of living in Paraguay compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (₨448) | ₨336 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,666 Gs (₨359) | ₨294 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,681 Gs (₨121) | ₨163 | - 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,470 Gs (₨62) | ₨54 | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,776 Gs (₨133) | ₨83 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,773 Gs (₨111) | ₨40 | + 179% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,475 Gs (₨175) | ₨216 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,298 Gs (₨117) | ₨152 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,759 Gs (₨65) | ₨29 | + 126% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,467 Gs (₨62) | ₨148 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,766 Gs (₨541) | ₨766 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,828 Gs (₨123) | ₨88 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,431 Gs (₨28) | ₨35 | - 21% | |
| Housing | + 45% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,062,790 Gs (₨46,045) | ₨30,707 | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,195,920 Gs (₨24,887) | ₨20,031 | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 284,525 Gs (₨3,225) | ₨4,413 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,474,640 Gs (₨39,379) | ₨22,933 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,722,840 Gs (₨19,526) | ₨14,192 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 312,896 Gs (₨3,546) | ₨3,664 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 122,833 Gs (₨1,392) | ₨511 | + 173% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,371,310 Gs (₨26,875) | ₨29,219 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,189,400 Gs (₨13,480) | ₨12,383 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,602 Gs (₨233) | ₨416 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29,622 Gs (₨336) | ₨320 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 209,943 Gs (₨2,379) | ₨2,328 | + 2% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 221,274 Gs (₨2,508) | ₨2,564 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523,441 Gs (₨5,932) | ₨3,571 | + 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305,508 Gs (₨3,462) | ₨3,002 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,813,800 Gs (₨825,224) | ₨980,422 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,553 Gs (₨86) | ₨107 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172,795 Gs (₨1,958) | ₨1,414 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 28% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28,073 Gs (₨318) | ₨140 | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63,820 Gs (₨723) | ₨303 | + 139% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 117,038 Gs (₨1,326) | ₨1,443 | - 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43,983 Gs (₨498) | ₨402 | + 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,251 Gs (₨218) | ₨190 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,618 Gs (₨279) | ₨248 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,362 Gs (₨117) | ₨152 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,223 Gs (₨127) | ₨72 | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80,771 Gs (₨915) | ₨373 | + 145% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68,523 Gs (₨777) | ₨1,405 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,827 Gs (₨689) | ₨592 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Gs (₨1,133) | ₨1,517 | - 25% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,261 Gs (₨1,703) | ₨2,140 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,926 Gs (₨339) | ₨607 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,333 Gs (₨219) | ₨229 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,492 Gs (₨108) | ₨173 | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,546,030 Gs (₨51,522) | ₨46,652 | + 10% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,165 Gs (₨25) | ₨1.29 | + 1800% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175,247 Gs (₨1,986) | ₨1,540 | + 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,004 Gs (₨102) | ₨247 | - 59% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2022.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 21% more expensive than in India
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