Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 30% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Paraguay | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 39,499 Gs (Rp 84,516) | Rp 61,205 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 31,666 Gs (Rp 67,755) | Rp 48,353 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 10,681 Gs (Rp 22,854) | Rp 29,046 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,470 Gs (Rp 11,704) | Rp 21,836 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,776 Gs (Rp 25,197) | Rp 22,834 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,773 Gs (Rp 20,912) | Rp 14,630 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 15,475 Gs (Rp 33,111) | Rp 66,405 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,298 Gs (Rp 22,034) | Rp 43,134 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,759 Gs (Rp 12,323) | Rp 18,263 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,467 Gs (Rp 11,698) | Rp 34,771 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,766 Gs (Rp 102,203) | Rp 406,659 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,828 Gs (Rp 23,168) | Rp 17,291 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,431 Gs (Rp 5,202) | Rp 16,247 | - 68% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Paraguay | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,062,790 Gs (Rp 8,693,054) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,195,920 Gs (Rp 4,698,557) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 284,525 Gs (Rp 608,791) | Rp 801,210 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,474,640 Gs (Rp 7,434,603) | Rp 6,665,800 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,722,840 Gs (Rp 3,686,319) | Rp 3,107,490 | + 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 312,896 Gs (Rp 669,496) | Rp 505,106 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 122,833 Gs (Rp 262,823) | Rp 237,062 | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 2,371,310 Gs (Rp 5,073,835) | Rp 3,563,720 | + 42% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,189,400 Gs (Rp 2,544,930) | Rp 1,234,820 | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 20,602 Gs (Rp 44,082) | Rp 57,323 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 29,622 Gs (Rp 63,381) | Rp 95,242 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Paraguay | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 209,943 Gs (Rp 449,210) | Rp 648,513 | - 31% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 221,274 Gs (Rp 473,455) | Rp 480,172 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 523,441 Gs (Rp 1,119,994) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 305,508 Gs (Rp 653,688) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 24% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Paraguay | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 72,813,800 Gs (Rp 155,797,927) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 7,553 Gs (Rp 16,162) | Rp 9,337 | + 73% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 172,795 Gs (Rp 369,725) | Rp 419,026 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 46% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Paraguay | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 28,073 Gs (Rp 60,067) | Rp 19,709 | + 205% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 63,820 Gs (Rp 136,554) | Rp 89,583 | + 52% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 117,038 Gs (Rp 250,423) | Rp 204,790 | + 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 43,983 Gs (Rp 94,110) | Rp 108,192 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 19,251 Gs (Rp 41,190) | Rp 22,334 | + 84% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,618 Gs (Rp 52,674) | Rp 30,094 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 10,362 Gs (Rp 22,172) | Rp 22,886 | - 3% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 11,223 Gs (Rp 24,013) | Rp 11,284 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 80,771 Gs (Rp 172,824) | Rp 119,565 | + 45% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Paraguay | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 68,523 Gs (Rp 146,616) | Rp 261,585 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 60,827 Gs (Rp 130,150) | Rp 99,216 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 100,000 Gs (Rp 213,968) | Rp 251,127 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 150,261 Gs (Rp 321,510) | Rp 573,242 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,926 Gs (Rp 64,031) | Rp 159,890 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19,333 Gs (Rp 41,366) | Rp 39,869 | + 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 9,492 Gs (Rp 20,309) | Rp 65,361 | - 69% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,546,030 Gs (Rp 9,727,030) | Rp 10,724,300 | - 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2,165 Gs (Rp 4,632) | Rp 2,093 | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 175,247 Gs (Rp 374,972) | Rp 509,555 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 9,004 Gs (Rp 19,265) | Rp 32,683 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | - 15% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,004 prices entered by 97 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia
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