- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,329 Gs (Rp 72,506) | Rp 64,060 | + 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,326 Gs (Rp 70,028) | Rp 50,221 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (Rp 29,354) | Rp 31,397 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs (Rp 12,279) | Rp 18,967 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs (Rp 28,354) | Rp 22,704 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (Rp 25,097) | Rp 15,321 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (Rp 47,511) | Rp 67,443 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (Rp 25,372) | Rp 37,831 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (Rp 14,265) | Rp 18,389 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs (Rp 16,664) | Rp 32,050 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (Rp 115,464) | Rp 363,342 | - 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs (Rp 24,417) | Rp 19,021 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (Rp 9,290) | Rp 15,904 | - 42% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,099,050 Gs (Rp 12,605,808) | Rp 11,979,100 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs (Rp 7,272,236) | Rp 8,842,230 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (Rp 1,288,185) | Rp 899,203 | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (Rp 12,845,932) | Rp 8,255,600 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (Rp 4,366,328) | Rp 4,645,870 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (Rp 528,524) | Rp 630,805 | - 16% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (Rp 506,989) | Rp 244,903 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (Rp 6,806,402) | Rp 4,604,060 | + 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (Rp 1,514,608) | Rp 1,766,010 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (Rp 77,380) | Rp 60,823 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (Rp 164,655) | Rp 59,495 | + 177% | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 62% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs (Rp 743,501) | Rp 612,994 | + 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (Rp 818,146) | Rp 416,812 | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (Rp 1,152,128) | Rp 974,726 | + 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (Rp 902,232) | Rp 821,580 | + 10% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (Rp 340,521,591) | Rp 470,268,000 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (Rp 14,968) | Rp 8,713 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (Rp 412,148) | Rp 376,741 | + 9% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (Rp 74,283) | Rp 25,888 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (Rp 130,437) | Rp 86,121 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (Rp 370,828) | Rp 362,813 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (Rp 99,044) | Rp 45,322 | + 119% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (Rp 51,931) | Rp 23,501 | + 121% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (Rp 105,756) | Rp 33,880 | + 212% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (Rp 29,418) | Rp 15,234 | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (Rp 41,151) | Rp 13,078 | + 215% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (Rp 134,389) | Rp 92,813 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (Rp 241,786) | Rp 207,987 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (Rp 169,357) | Rp 98,924 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (Rp 639,901) | Rp 390,835 | + 64% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (Rp 432,692) | Rp 480,517 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (Rp 64,910) | Rp 125,911 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (Rp 36,403) | Rp 46,550 | - 22% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (Rp 35,265) | Rp 57,305 | - 38% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (Rp 8,558,219) | Rp 8,006,060 | + 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (Rp 2,961) | Rp 1,764 | + 68% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (Rp 601,454) | Rp 536,205 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs (Rp 24,098) | Rp 24,432 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.472
IDR
/
PYG
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 3,112 prices entered by 370 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 190% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is about the same as in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Armenia is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 116% more expensive than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in Albania is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Indonesia