- Cost of Living
- Paraguay
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Paraguay compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Paraguay is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 27,732 Gs (¥533) | ¥1,066 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 27,604 Gs (¥531) | ¥676 | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12,905 Gs (¥248) | ¥497 | - 50% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 4,809 Gs (¥92) | ¥203 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 10,881 Gs (¥209) | ¥297 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 10,152 Gs (¥195) | ¥791 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 19,218 Gs (¥370) | ¥924 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10,263 Gs (¥197) | ¥748 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 5,770 Gs (¥111) | ¥429 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 7,443 Gs (¥143) | ¥281 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 47,588 Gs (¥915) | ¥1,661 | - 45% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 10,334 Gs (¥199) | ¥195 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 3,886 Gs (¥75) | ¥199 | - 62% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Paraguay is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,843,460 Gs (¥93,155) | ¥217,864 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 3,322,490 Gs (¥63,902) | ¥136,533 | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 486,283 Gs (¥9,353) | ¥19,622 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 5,196,180 Gs (¥99,939) | ¥113,659 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,766,180 Gs (¥33,969) | ¥71,360 | - 52% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 248,909 Gs (¥4,787) | ¥12,437 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 271,212 Gs (¥5,216) | ¥4,275 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,833,610 Gs (¥54,499) | ¥57,256 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 612,659 Gs (¥11,783) | ¥15,779 | - 25% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 32,508 Gs (¥625) | ¥735 | - 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 66,603 Gs (¥1,281) | ¥2,185 | - 41% | |
| Clothes | + 10% | |||
| Clothes in Paraguay is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 325,337 Gs (¥6,257) | ¥8,366 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 330,940 Gs (¥6,365) | ¥4,467 | + 42% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 469,316 Gs (¥9,026) | ¥7,902 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 300,000 Gs (¥5,770) | ¥14,620 | - 61% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Paraguay is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 173,924,000 Gs (¥3,345,109) | ¥2,517,540 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 6,831 Gs (¥131) | ¥140 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 178,450 Gs (¥3,432) | ¥10,332 | - 67% | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Paraguay is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 30,048 Gs (¥578) | ¥1,278 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 52,762 Gs (¥1,015) | ¥1,019 | - 0% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 150,000 Gs (¥2,885) | ¥3,956 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 40,063 Gs (¥771) | ¥567 | + 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 21,006 Gs (¥404) | ¥681 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 42,779 Gs (¥823) | ¥495 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 11,899 Gs (¥229) | ¥133 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 16,646 Gs (¥320) | ¥261 | + 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 54,361 Gs (¥1,046) | ¥3,143 | - 67% | |
| Entertainment | - 51% | |||
| Entertainment in Paraguay is 51% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 97,393 Gs (¥1,873) | ¥4,305 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 68,454 Gs (¥1,317) | ¥3,413 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 258,840 Gs (¥4,978) | ¥14,181 | - 65% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 166,806 Gs (¥3,208) | ¥8,033 | - 60% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 25,000 Gs (¥481) | ¥968 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 15,182 Gs (¥292) | ¥479 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16,035 Gs (¥308) | ¥594 | - 48% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,733,330 Gs (¥71,804) | ¥52,524 | + 37% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1,198 Gs (¥23) | ¥62 | - 63% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 227,746 Gs (¥4,380) | ¥10,702 | - 59% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 12,967 Gs (¥249) | ¥468 | - 47% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
These prices were last updated on September 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Paraguay is 41% cheaper than in Japan
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