- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 29,329 Gs (¥531) | ¥1,006 | - 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 28,326 Gs (¥513) | ¥711 | - 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11,874 Gs (¥215) | ¥445 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,967 Gs (¥90) | ¥198 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 11,469 Gs (¥208) | ¥270 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (¥184) | ¥689 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (¥348) | ¥889 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (¥186) | ¥637 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (¥104) | ¥430 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 6,740 Gs (¥122) | ¥262 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 46,705 Gs (¥845) | ¥1,549 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 9,877 Gs (¥179) | ¥212 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,758 Gs (¥68) | ¥195 | - 65% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,340,820 Gs (¥78,566) | ¥242,113 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,941,620 Gs (¥53,241) | ¥121,422 | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 521,071 Gs (¥9,431) | ¥21,895 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (¥94,047) | ¥116,929 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (¥31,967) | ¥79,022 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 213,788 Gs (¥3,869) | ¥12,611 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 205,077 Gs (¥3,712) | ¥4,156 | - 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,753,190 Gs (¥49,831) | ¥55,558 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (¥11,089) | ¥16,830 | - 34% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 31,300 Gs (¥567) | ¥693 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (¥1,205) | ¥1,827 | - 34% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 300,746 Gs (¥5,443) | ¥7,207 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (¥5,990) | ¥4,012 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 466,036 Gs (¥8,435) | ¥8,544 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 364,953 Gs (¥6,605) | ¥15,007 | - 56% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,741,000 Gs (¥2,493,016) | ¥2,657,440 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,055 Gs (¥110) | ¥147 | - 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 166,714 Gs (¥3,017) | ¥11,877 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (¥544) | ¥1,278 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (¥955) | ¥1,016 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (¥2,715) | ¥4,123 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (¥725) | ¥630 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (¥380) | ¥711 | - 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (¥774) | ¥484 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (¥215) | ¥145 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (¥301) | ¥213 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (¥984) | ¥2,946 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 52% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 52% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,802 Gs (¥1,770) | ¥4,119 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,505 Gs (¥1,240) | ¥3,373 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (¥4,685) | ¥12,005 | - 61% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 175,024 Gs (¥3,168) | ¥8,157 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 26,256 Gs (¥475) | ¥903 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 14,725 Gs (¥267) | ¥498 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14,265 Gs (¥258) | ¥551 | - 53% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,461,800 Gs (¥62,656) | ¥49,094 | + 28% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (¥22) | ¥56 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 243,288 Gs (¥4,403) | ¥10,056 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 9,748 Gs (¥176) | ¥474 | - 63% | |
| TOTAL | - 49% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 2,043 prices entered by 345 different people.
Cost of living in Paraguay is 49% cheaper than in Japan
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