- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 14% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,329 Gs (₨355) | ₨421 | - 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,326 Gs (₨343) | ₨267 | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (₨144) | ₨141 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs (₨60) | ₨52 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs (₨139) | ₨71 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (₨123) | ₨39 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (₨233) | ₨200 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (₨124) | ₨138 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (₨70) | ₨25 | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs (₨82) | ₨122 | - 33% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (₨566) | ₨834 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs (₨120) | ₨82 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (₨46) | ₨32 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 82% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,099,050 Gs (₨61,751) | ₨31,046 | + 99% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs (₨35,624) | ₨21,167 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (₨6,310) | ₨4,507 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (₨62,927) | ₨24,677 | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (₨21,389) | ₨15,583 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (₨2,589) | ₨3,830 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (₨2,484) | ₨828 | + 200% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (₨33,342) | ₨33,622 | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (₨7,419) | ₨10,674 | - 30% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (₨379) | ₨380 | - 0% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (₨807) | ₨546 | + 48% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 50% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs (₨3,642) | ₨2,411 | + 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (₨4,008) | ₨2,677 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (₨5,644) | ₨3,752 | + 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (₨4,420) | ₨2,918 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (₨1,668,078) | ₨876,965 | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (₨73) | ₨78 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (₨2,019) | ₨1,346 | + 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 61% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (₨364) | ₨137 | + 166% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (₨639) | ₨284 | + 125% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (₨1,817) | ₨1,553 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (₨485) | ₨258 | + 88% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (₨254) | ₨179 | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (₨518) | ₨226 | + 130% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (₨144) | ₨136 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (₨202) | ₨72 | + 182% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (₨658) | ₨276 | + 139% | |
| Entertainment | - 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 34% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (₨1,184) | ₨1,187 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (₨830) | ₨472 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (₨3,135) | ₨1,971 | + 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (₨2,120) | ₨1,765 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (₨318) | ₨622 | - 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (₨178) | ₨195 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (₨173) | ₨208 | - 17% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (₨41,923) | ₨38,712 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (₨15) | ₨58 | - 75% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (₨2,946) | ₨1,882 | + 57% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs (₨118) | ₨252 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 24% more expensive than in India
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