Cost of living in Paraguay compared to India
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Food | + 10% | |||
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Food in Paraguay is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 44,760 Gs (₨508) | ₨417 | + 22% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 35,531 Gs (₨403) | ₨340 | + 19% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,703 Gs (₨133) | ₨168 | - 21% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,566 Gs (₨75) | ₨60 | + 25% | |
12 eggs, large | 15,085 Gs (₨171) | ₨87 | + 97% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 12,040 Gs (₨137) | ₨47 | + 188% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,727 Gs (₨224) | ₨243 | - 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 16,499 Gs (₨187) | ₨182 | + 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,216 Gs (₨105) | ₨32 | + 230% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,206 Gs (₨70) | ₨155 | - 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 53,491 Gs (₨607) | ₨905 | - 33% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 12,204 Gs (₨139) | ₨88 | + 57% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,942 Gs (₨33) | ₨39 | - 15% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Paraguay is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,387,270 Gs (₨61,171) | ₨46,457 | + 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 3,277,070 Gs (₨37,210) | ₨26,696 | + 39% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 585,133 Gs (₨6,644) | ₨4,673 | + 42% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,259,990 Gs (₨37,016) | ₨26,601 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,938,440 Gs (₨22,010) | ₨14,895 | + 48% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 333,974 Gs (₨3,792) | ₨4,065 | - 7% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 104,277 Gs (₨1,184) | ₨595 | + 99% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,219,130 Gs (₨25,198) | ₨29,913 | - 16% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,118,420 Gs (₨12,699) | ₨10,503 | + 21% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 34,932 Gs (₨397) | ₨455 | - 13% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 43,451 Gs (₨493) | ₨647 | - 24% | |
Clothes | + 29% | |||
Clothes in Paraguay is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 298,853 Gs (₨3,393) | ₨2,412 | + 41% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 295,415 Gs (₨3,354) | ₨2,912 | + 15% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 578,156 Gs (₨6,565) | ₨4,109 | + 60% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 474,224 Gs (₨5,385) | ₨2,950 | + 83% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Paraguay is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 122,347,000 Gs (₨1,389,212) | ₨1,910,150 | - 27% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,180 Gs (₨93) | ₨102 | - 9% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 246,453 Gs (₨2,798) | ₨1,062 | + 163% | |
Personal Care | + 55% | |||
Personal Care in Paraguay is 55% more expensive than in India | ||||
Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 33,789 Gs (₨384) | ₨140 | + 175% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 62,938 Gs (₨715) | ₨241 | + 196% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 161,160 Gs (₨1,830) | ₨953 | + 92% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 25,522 Gs (₨290) | ₨386 | - 25% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 23,909 Gs (₨271) | ₨200 | + 36% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27,175 Gs (₨309) | ₨294 | + 5% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,005 Gs (₨125) | ₨155 | - 20% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 15,693 Gs (₨178) | ₨86 | + 108% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 75,948 Gs (₨862) | ₨275 | + 214% | |
Entertainment | + 154% | |||
Entertainment in Paraguay is 154% more expensive than in India | ||||
Paraguay | India | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 89,229 Gs (₨1,013) | ₨1,451 | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 84,105 Gs (₨955) | ₨688 | + 39% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 126,976 Gs (₨1,442) | ₨1,587 | - 9% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 261,695 Gs (₨2,971) | ₨2,125 | + 40% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 49,902 Gs (₨567) | ₨625 | - 9% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,456 Gs (₨244) | ₨191 | + 27% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,431 Gs (₨164) | ₨178 | - 8% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 7,009,490 Gs (₨79,591) | ₨47,373 | + 68% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 5,000 Gs (₨57) | ₨1.67 | + 3303% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 244,037 Gs (₨2,771) | ₨1,611 | + 72% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,796 Gs (₨123) | ₨289 | - 58% | |
TOTAL | + 48% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,946 prices entered by 1,095 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 48% more expensive than in India
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