Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 58,534 Gs (Rp 125,324) | Rp 48,150 | + 160% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 30,419 Gs (Rp 65,128) | Rp 54,894 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 9,261 Gs (Rp 19,828) | Rp 30,099 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5,224 Gs (Rp 11,185) | Rp 20,570 | - 46% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,637 Gs (Rp 24,915) | Rp 25,479 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8,501 Gs (Rp 18,200) | Rp 16,222 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 13,549 Gs (Rp 29,008) | Rp 59,701 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12,663 Gs (Rp 27,113) | Rp 37,956 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 6,914 Gs (Rp 14,803) | Rp 19,374 | - 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5,394 Gs (Rp 11,548) | Rp 34,923 | - 67% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 32,595 Gs (Rp 69,786) | Rp 356,233 | - 80% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 10,669 Gs (Rp 22,843) | Rp 19,537 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 2,839 Gs (Rp 6,078) | Rp 19,724 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 31% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 5,169,570 Gs (Rp 11,068,307) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,946,370 Gs (Rp 4,167,275) | Rp 10,375,400 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 317,195 Gs (Rp 679,130) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,215,610 Gs (Rp 6,884,782) | Rp 6,604,130 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,850,250 Gs (Rp 3,961,478) | Rp 3,901,590 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 322,395 Gs (Rp 690,264) | Rp 813,523 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 83,425 Gs (Rp 178,616) | Rp 354,270 | - 50% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 1,918,290 Gs (Rp 4,107,155) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 971,002 Gs (Rp 2,078,964) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 21,880 Gs (Rp 46,846) | Rp 60,481 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 26,821 Gs (Rp 57,424) | Rp 67,068 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 241,003 Gs (Rp 515,999) | Rp 655,630 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 186,830 Gs (Rp 400,012) | Rp 423,397 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 440,088 Gs (Rp 942,250) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 214,873 Gs (Rp 460,054) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 23% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 23% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 70,819,800 Gs (Rp 151,628,728) | Rp 479,902,000 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 5,703 Gs (Rp 12,210) | Rp 8,988 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 152,324 Gs (Rp 326,133) | Rp 237,123 | + 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25,139 Gs (Rp 53,824) | Rp 23,300 | + 131% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 31,726 Gs (Rp 67,927) | Rp 87,183 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 121,329 Gs (Rp 259,771) | Rp 254,843 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 27,357 Gs (Rp 58,572) | Rp 49,080 | + 19% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 15,374 Gs (Rp 32,915) | Rp 19,454 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 20,772 Gs (Rp 44,473) | Rp 36,205 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 7,176 Gs (Rp 15,365) | Rp 18,007 | - 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,663 Gs (Rp 20,689) | Rp 11,130 | + 86% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,259 Gs (Rp 92,619) | Rp 86,706 | + 7% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 69,952 Gs (Rp 149,771) | Rp 166,095 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 61,162 Gs (Rp 130,951) | Rp 104,958 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 115,724 Gs (Rp 247,771) | Rp 520,784 | - 52% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 169,041 Gs (Rp 361,925) | Rp 388,033 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 23,716 Gs (Rp 50,778) | Rp 111,803 | - 55% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 21,279 Gs (Rp 45,559) | Rp 35,619 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 10,849 Gs (Rp 23,229) | Rp 47,498 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 4,670,990 Gs (Rp 10,000,823) | Rp 9,239,130 | + 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,181 Gs (Rp 2,528) | Rp 1,799 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 235,139 Gs (Rp 503,444) | Rp 579,157 | - 13% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10,871 Gs (Rp 23,275) | Rp 28,660 | - 19% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,688 prices entered by 150 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 21% cheaper than in Indonesia
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