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Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 26% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,822 Gs (Rp 68,781) | Rp 67,984 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,794 Gs (Rp 66,411) | Rp 49,814 | + 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (Rp 27,386) | Rp 30,274 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,129 Gs (Rp 11,830) | Rp 19,634 | - 40% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,150 Gs (Rp 25,716) | Rp 23,198 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,310 Gs (Rp 21,472) | Rp 15,178 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 18,460 Gs (Rp 42,576) | Rp 70,887 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,350 Gs (Rp 21,565) | Rp 40,336 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,446 Gs (Rp 12,562) | Rp 20,381 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,530 Gs (Rp 15,062) | Rp 31,325 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 43,943 Gs (Rp 101,350) | Rp 441,343 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,623 Gs (Rp 22,196) | Rp 18,270 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,547 Gs (Rp 8,180) | Rp 15,610 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,191,010 Gs (Rp 9,666,267) | Rp 14,560,000 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,707,440 Gs (Rp 6,244,518) | Rp 8,784,200 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (Rp 1,201,813) | Rp 960,173 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,783,590 Gs (Rp 11,033,011) | Rp 8,647,480 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,941,540 Gs (Rp 4,478,024) | Rp 5,093,470 | - 12% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (Rp 493,087) | Rp 679,229 | - 27% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (Rp 472,996) | Rp 247,500 | + 91% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,122,370 Gs (Rp 4,895,096) | Rp 4,430,410 | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,447 Gs (Rp 1,412,566) | Rp 1,785,720 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 26,329 Gs (Rp 60,726) | Rp 62,053 | - 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 63,673 Gs (Rp 146,857) | Rp 66,188 | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 41% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 41% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 330,259 Gs (Rp 761,719) | Rp 691,004 | + 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 344,828 Gs (Rp 795,321) | Rp 435,770 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 461,485 Gs (Rp 1,064,382) | Rp 1,027,710 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 329,632 Gs (Rp 760,273) | Rp 1,451,840 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 19% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (Rp 317,689,845) | Rp 502,514,000 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (Rp 13,965) | Rp 9,196 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 147,308 Gs (Rp 339,755) | Rp 409,955 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 58% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 58% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 27,114 Gs (Rp 62,536) | Rp 30,248 | + 107% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 53,712 Gs (Rp 123,882) | Rp 91,743 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (Rp 345,964) | Rp 336,389 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 49,485 Gs (Rp 114,133) | Rp 43,144 | + 165% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,775 Gs (Rp 40,997) | Rp 23,875 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38,519 Gs (Rp 88,841) | Rp 36,922 | + 141% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 9,336 Gs (Rp 21,532) | Rp 15,996 | + 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 13,433 Gs (Rp 30,983) | Rp 14,884 | + 108% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 44,485 Gs (Rp 102,601) | Rp 88,700 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 6% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 100,000 Gs (Rp 230,643) | Rp 217,146 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 69,070 Gs (Rp 159,305) | Rp 100,476 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 267,384 Gs (Rp 616,702) | Rp 1,035,310 | - 40% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 229,564 Gs (Rp 529,473) | Rp 515,708 | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29,636 Gs (Rp 68,354) | Rp 120,440 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 12,954 Gs (Rp 29,878) | Rp 46,836 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 13,715 Gs (Rp 31,632) | Rp 60,579 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (Rp 7,984,396) | Rp 7,876,940 | + 1% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,000 Gs (Rp 2,306) | Rp 1,651 | + 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 282,319 Gs (Rp 651,149) | Rp 811,191 | - 20% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 8,339 Gs (Rp 19,234) | Rp 25,338 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on March 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,678 prices entered by 331 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia
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