Cost of living in Paraguay compared to India
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| Food | + 1% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is about the same as in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 49,893 Gs (₨535) | ₨400 | + 34% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 36,090 Gs (₨387) | ₨363 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,618 Gs (₨135) | ₨179 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 7,100 Gs (₨76) | ₨61 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 14,154 Gs (₨152) | ₨102 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 13,403 Gs (₨144) | ₨44 | + 226% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 21,769 Gs (₨233) | ₨251 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,164 Gs (₨162) | ₨194 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8,261 Gs (₨89) | ₨41 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,009 Gs (₨64) | ₨162 | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,414 Gs (₨401) | ₨926 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 13,619 Gs (₨146) | ₨92 | + 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,503 Gs (₨27) | ₨41 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is about the same as in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,343,000 Gs (₨57,247) | ₨44,386 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,702,340 Gs (₨28,954) | ₨28,659 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 269,128 Gs (₨2,884) | ₨5,142 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,794,320 Gs (₨29,940) | ₨29,722 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,763,580 Gs (₨18,896) | ₨17,478 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 142,501 Gs (₨1,527) | ₨4,989 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 80,276 Gs (₨860) | ₨734 | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,798,770 Gs (₨19,273) | ₨25,544 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 951,625 Gs (₨10,196) | ₨12,652 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,360 Gs (₨282) | ₨536 | - 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 25,233 Gs (₨270) | ₨523 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | + 26% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 347,611 Gs (₨3,724) | ₨2,400 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 239,674 Gs (₨2,568) | ₨2,562 | + 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 698,593 Gs (₨7,485) | ₨4,181 | + 79% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 297,199 Gs (₨3,184) | ₨2,955 | + 8% | |
| Transportation | - 14% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 14% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 113,815,000 Gs (₨1,219,468) | ₨1,738,230 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,264 Gs (₨78) | ₨104 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152,812 Gs (₨1,637) | ₨1,617 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 39,405 Gs (₨422) | ₨94 | + 350% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44,653 Gs (₨478) | ₨250 | + 91% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 116,544 Gs (₨1,249) | ₨1,308 | - 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30,682 Gs (₨329) | ₨346 | - 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,204 Gs (₨163) | ₨229 | - 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,523 Gs (₨327) | ₨271 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,556 Gs (₨81) | ₨195 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 10,190 Gs (₨109) | ₨96 | + 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 55,214 Gs (₨592) | ₨324 | + 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80,485 Gs (₨862) | ₨1,278 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62,949 Gs (₨674) | ₨648 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 148,226 Gs (₨1,588) | ₨1,626 | - 2% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,018 Gs (₨2,100) | ₨2,131 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 59,470 Gs (₨637) | ₨885 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 23,840 Gs (₨255) | ₨240 | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 8,582 Gs (₨92) | ₨201 | - 54% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,845,800 Gs (₨41,206) | ₨42,526 | - 3% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 400 Gs (₨4.29) | ₨7 | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 144,554 Gs (₨1,549) | ₨1,626 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 8,525 Gs (₨91) | ₨272 | - 66% | |
| TOTAL | - 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 6% cheaper than in India
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