Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 16% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Paraguay | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46,866 Gs (Rp 96,104) | Rp 45,378 | + 112% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 32,962 Gs (Rp 67,593) | Rp 54,330 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,678 Gs (Rp 23,947) | Rp 27,591 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 6,723 Gs (Rp 13,787) | Rp 19,722 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 13,581 Gs (Rp 27,849) | Rp 26,707 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 14,369 Gs (Rp 29,466) | Rp 18,501 | + 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 20,460 Gs (Rp 41,956) | Rp 56,542 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 15,561 Gs (Rp 31,909) | Rp 42,973 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9,322 Gs (Rp 19,115) | Rp 22,558 | - 15% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,616 Gs (Rp 15,618) | Rp 34,959 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,973 Gs (Rp 96,323) | Rp 337,317 | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 11,973 Gs (Rp 24,552) | Rp 20,426 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,800 Gs (Rp 5,742) | Rp 17,971 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 33% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 33% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Paraguay | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,365,820 Gs (Rp 8,952,603) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,518,300 Gs (Rp 5,164,056) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 46% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 328,816 Gs (Rp 674,274) | Rp 496,641 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,289,850 Gs (Rp 6,746,206) | Rp 7,338,660 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,976,380 Gs (Rp 4,052,789) | Rp 4,109,450 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 246,035 Gs (Rp 504,522) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 97,756 Gs (Rp 200,459) | Rp 400,530 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,652,160 Gs (Rp 5,438,551) | Rp 4,056,150 | + 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 946,702 Gs (Rp 1,941,318) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 30,945 Gs (Rp 63,456) | Rp 43,866 | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20,297 Gs (Rp 41,621) | Rp 71,573 | - 42% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Paraguay | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 388,682 Gs (Rp 797,036) | Rp 624,572 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 301,974 Gs (Rp 619,232) | Rp 439,901 | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 644,237 Gs (Rp 1,321,080) | Rp 1,212,520 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 356,592 Gs (Rp 731,232) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Paraguay | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 77,238,600 Gs (Rp 158,386,401) | Rp 535,705,000 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8,642 Gs (Rp 17,721) | Rp 11,904 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 185,918 Gs (Rp 381,246) | Rp 150,291 | + 154% | |
| Personal Care | + 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Paraguay | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 21,390 Gs (Rp 43,863) | Rp 36,367 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,867 Gs (Rp 110,460) | Rp 60,467 | + 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 135,839 Gs (Rp 278,553) | Rp 313,421 | - 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,793 Gs (Rp 56,992) | Rp 130,123 | - 56% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 20,520 Gs (Rp 42,078) | Rp 19,595 | + 115% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30,107 Gs (Rp 61,738) | Rp 34,558 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 15,037 Gs (Rp 30,835) | Rp 30,035 | + 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,486 Gs (Rp 33,806) | Rp 15,580 | + 117% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 74,238 Gs (Rp 152,232) | Rp 88,350 | + 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Paraguay | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 74,865 Gs (Rp 153,519) | Rp 216,012 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 72,482 Gs (Rp 148,633) | Rp 104,481 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 154,165 Gs (Rp 316,133) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 86% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 196,658 Gs (Rp 403,269) | Rp 383,761 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 41,674 Gs (Rp 85,457) | Rp 162,937 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 24,201 Gs (Rp 49,627) | Rp 36,298 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,802 Gs (Rp 28,303) | Rp 40,791 | - 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 5,591,640 Gs (Rp 11,466,284) | Rp 12,194,000 | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,626 Gs (Rp 3,335) | Rp 2,029 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 241,786 Gs (Rp 495,809) | Rp 496,553 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,861 Gs (Rp 20,220) | Rp 35,528 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,304 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia
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