- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,725 Gs (¥545) | ¥1,057 | - 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 25,878 Gs (¥509) | ¥669 | - 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,737 Gs (¥250) | ¥488 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,692 Gs (¥92) | ¥205 | - 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,035 Gs (¥197) | ¥301 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9,546 Gs (¥188) | ¥805 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,777 Gs (¥389) | ¥1,035 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 11,246 Gs (¥221) | ¥757 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,595 Gs (¥110) | ¥427 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,081 Gs (¥139) | ¥293 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 45,589 Gs (¥896) | ¥1,706 | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,276 Gs (¥202) | ¥200 | + 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,382 Gs (¥66) | ¥203 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,852,000 Gs (¥95,355) | ¥250,637 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,362,960 Gs (¥46,439) | ¥141,665 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 462,085 Gs (¥9,081) | ¥19,065 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,081,660 Gs (¥119,521) | ¥129,819 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,697,280 Gs (¥53,009) | ¥88,209 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 479,087 Gs (¥9,415) | ¥13,050 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 351,429 Gs (¥6,907) | ¥4,177 | + 65% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,752,530 Gs (¥54,095) | ¥59,797 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 599,052 Gs (¥11,773) | ¥18,392 | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 28,343 Gs (¥557) | ¥848 | - 34% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 80,000 Gs (¥1,572) | ¥2,575 | - 39% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 316,000 Gs (¥6,210) | ¥8,514 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 248,654 Gs (¥4,887) | ¥4,244 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 458,140 Gs (¥9,004) | ¥8,036 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 349,918 Gs (¥6,877) | ¥13,887 | - 50% | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 137,416,000 Gs (¥2,700,601) | ¥2,423,970 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,233 Gs (¥123) | ¥138 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 159,288 Gs (¥3,130) | ¥9,995 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 20,466 Gs (¥402) | ¥1,229 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 28,234 Gs (¥555) | ¥998 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 113,497 Gs (¥2,231) | ¥4,043 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 28,989 Gs (¥570) | ¥491 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 17,088 Gs (¥336) | ¥659 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 24,323 Gs (¥478) | ¥499 | - 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 12,089 Gs (¥238) | ¥124 | + 91% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9,673 Gs (¥190) | ¥248 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 43,673 Gs (¥858) | ¥3,401 | - 75% | |
| Entertainment | - 50% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92,108 Gs (¥1,810) | ¥4,543 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,685 Gs (¥1,350) | ¥3,386 | - 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 174,174 Gs (¥3,423) | ¥10,226 | - 67% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 157,441 Gs (¥3,094) | ¥7,804 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 27,971 Gs (¥550) | ¥918 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17,387 Gs (¥342) | ¥479 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 12,349 Gs (¥243) | ¥573 | - 58% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,875,000 Gs (¥76,154) | ¥53,237 | + 43% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (¥24) | ¥44 | - 47% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 200,000 Gs (¥3,931) | ¥11,808 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,967 Gs (¥255) | ¥546 | - 53% | |
| TOTAL | - 43% | |||
These prices were last updated on July 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 43% cheaper than in Japan
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