Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 31,938 Gs (Rp 71,758) | Rp 62,230 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 28,523 Gs (Rp 64,086) | Rp 52,137 | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 8,416 Gs (Rp 18,908) | Rp 30,582 | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,890 Gs (Rp 10,986) | Rp 18,388 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,490 Gs (Rp 25,815) | Rp 26,104 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,831 Gs (Rp 19,842) | Rp 14,341 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,106 Gs (Rp 40,680) | Rp 77,272 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,244 Gs (Rp 23,016) | Rp 38,806 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,145 Gs (Rp 13,807) | Rp 19,485 | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,107 Gs (Rp 11,474) | Rp 32,212 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 35,965 Gs (Rp 80,807) | Rp 339,997 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,233 Gs (Rp 22,991) | Rp 15,796 | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,728 Gs (Rp 6,129) | Rp 17,158 | - 64% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,863,590 Gs (Rp 8,680,682) | Rp 10,152,500 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,607,980 Gs (Rp 5,859,588) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 375,745 Gs (Rp 844,221) | Rp 772,430 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,427,560 Gs (Rp 5,454,222) | Rp 6,942,790 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,475,620 Gs (Rp 3,315,411) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 268,588 Gs (Rp 603,461) | Rp 502,555 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 149,515 Gs (Rp 335,929) | Rp 285,184 | + 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,015,670 Gs (Rp 4,528,791) | Rp 4,793,310 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 704,774 Gs (Rp 1,583,480) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,660 Gs (Rp 46,418) | Rp 69,682 | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 15,300 Gs (Rp 34,377) | Rp 51,169 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 302,137 Gs (Rp 678,839) | Rp 655,076 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 222,830 Gs (Rp 500,653) | Rp 457,119 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 459,329 Gs (Rp 1,032,017) | Rp 1,076,740 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 345,251 Gs (Rp 775,707) | Rp 1,007,380 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 87,789,200 Gs (Rp 197,244,051) | Rp 490,945,000 | - 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,121 Gs (Rp 13,752) | Rp 9,156 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 150,772 Gs (Rp 338,753) | Rp 330,672 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 32% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 32,222 Gs (Rp 72,397) | Rp 30,938 | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 44,530 Gs (Rp 100,049) | Rp 82,186 | + 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 119,691 Gs (Rp 268,921) | Rp 280,243 | - 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 21,580 Gs (Rp 48,486) | Rp 38,725 | + 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,210 Gs (Rp 43,160) | Rp 26,962 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 23,694 Gs (Rp 53,235) | Rp 34,072 | + 56% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 5,776 Gs (Rp 12,977) | Rp 16,791 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 8,681 Gs (Rp 19,504) | Rp 13,618 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45,715 Gs (Rp 102,712) | Rp 63,841 | + 61% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 84,438 Gs (Rp 189,715) | Rp 184,270 | + 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 70,579 Gs (Rp 158,575) | Rp 105,975 | + 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 125,594 Gs (Rp 282,184) | Rp 1,041,000 | - 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 145,605 Gs (Rp 327,144) | Rp 413,601 | - 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,933 Gs (Rp 67,253) | Rp 152,100 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,629 Gs (Rp 32,868) | Rp 44,543 | - 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 6,668 Gs (Rp 14,981) | Rp 59,628 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,294,910 Gs (Rp 7,402,977) | Rp 6,860,790 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 764 Gs (Rp 1,717) | Rp 1,635 | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 199,311 Gs (Rp 447,810) | Rp 597,783 | - 25% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 11,594 Gs (Rp 26,049) | Rp 24,831 | + 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 17% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 17% cheaper than in Indonesia
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