Cost of living in Paraguay compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31,983 Gs (₨351) | ₨391 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,278 Gs (₨310) | ₨280 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,492 Gs (₨93) | ₨140 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,912 Gs (₨54) | ₨52 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,929 Gs (₨120) | ₨72 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,934 Gs (₨98) | ₨37 | + 167% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,233 Gs (₨200) | ₨213 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,078 Gs (₨111) | ₨140 | - 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,134 Gs (₨67) | ₨28 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,091 Gs (₨56) | ₨126 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 37,191 Gs (₨408) | ₨825 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,034 Gs (₨110) | ₨83 | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,832 Gs (₨31) | ₨35 | - 12% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,848,170 Gs (₨42,250) | ₨30,998 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,578,830 Gs (₨28,314) | ₨19,860 | + 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 351,017 Gs (₨3,854) | ₨4,115 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,314,020 Gs (₨25,406) | ₨23,854 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,470,600 Gs (₨16,146) | ₨13,778 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 266,641 Gs (₨2,928) | ₨3,124 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 167,117 Gs (₨1,835) | ₨743 | + 147% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,030,480 Gs (₨22,293) | ₨30,638 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 713,846 Gs (₨7,838) | ₨10,704 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 19,037 Gs (₨209) | ₨375 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 16,206 Gs (₨178) | ₨279 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 301,970 Gs (₨3,315) | ₨2,352 | + 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 236,044 Gs (₨2,592) | ₨2,599 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 479,435 Gs (₨5,264) | ₨3,769 | + 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 343,760 Gs (₨3,774) | ₨2,792 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 9% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 88,284,400 Gs (₨969,305) | ₨937,353 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,091 Gs (₨67) | ₨76 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 148,195 Gs (₨1,627) | ₨1,223 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 13% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,364 Gs (₨333) | ₨108 | + 208% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 39,592 Gs (₨435) | ₨209 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 115,553 Gs (₨1,269) | ₨1,003 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 22,638 Gs (₨249) | ₨248 | + 0% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 18,773 Gs (₨206) | ₨172 | + 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,733 Gs (₨261) | ₨234 | + 11% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,446 Gs (₨60) | ₨151 | - 60% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,420 Gs (₨92) | ₨67 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 41,582 Gs (₨457) | ₨244 | + 87% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 80,214 Gs (₨881) | ₨1,199 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,579 Gs (₨775) | ₨473 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 199,342 Gs (₨2,189) | ₨1,814 | + 21% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 145,855 Gs (₨1,601) | ₨1,962 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,184 Gs (₨320) | ₨686 | - 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 13,231 Gs (₨145) | ₨221 | - 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,668 Gs (₨73) | ₨226 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,043,170 Gs (₨33,412) | ₨33,881 | - 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 833 Gs (₨9) | ₨3.83 | + 139% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 196,363 Gs (₨2,156) | ₨1,977 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,249 Gs (₨124) | ₨245 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 19, 2020.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 6% more expensive than in India
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